Frederick william woodhouse the first settlers discover buckley 1861

Australia : from colonization to independence (Margot et Elise)

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  • The claim of Australia by Captain Cook for the British Crown

    The claim of Australia by Captain Cook for the British Crown

    After a long trip Captain Cook arrived in Australia at Botany Bay and claimed the territory for the British.
  • The creation of the first penal colony in Sydney Cove

    The creation of the first penal colony in Sydney Cove

    Captain Philllip set up the first colony of convicts in Australia
  • The arrival of the first free settlers

    The arrival of the first free settlers

    They came for a new start in life in Australia, they thought they would have a better life there.
  • The new colony of Tasmania

    The new colony of Tasmania

    The British set up a new colony for convicts on Tasmania and free settlers soon followed
  • Half of the population of Australia is born there

    Half of the population of Australia is born there

    That means that half of the population is British so more free settlers had arrived.
  • The discovery of gold in Australia

    The discovery of gold in Australia

    Some gold was found at Summerhill Creek and Ballarat, which led to the Victorian gold rush (more settlers arrived)
  • The new province called Victoria

    The new province called Victoria

    The province of Victoria was separeted from the New South Wales province. It's named after Queen Victoria 1st
  • Four of the five provinces of Australia are self-governmented

    Four of the five provinces of Australia are self-governmented

    They managed most of their own affairs but are still part of the British Empire
  • The last province : Queensland

    The last province : Queensland

    Queensland was the last colony to be created in Australia after its seperation from New South Wales.
  • All of the six provinces are "self-governing"

    All of the six provinces are "self-governing"

    They are still part of the British Empire but they have their own way to manage their affairs.
  • The creation of the Australian Federation

    The creation of the Australian Federation

    The six colonies met to create some rules about how to run Australia as a united country, independent of the British Crown. (over 80% of the population is born there)
  • The creation of the "Commonwealth of Australia"

    The creation of the "Commonwealth of Australia"

    The British monarch remains the head of state but all the territories now form one "Federation" and they have their own Parliament.