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Timeline for Mrs. King's class
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Dutch sail to Australia and were attacked by Aborigines. All further exploration was abandoned.
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James Cook sailed around Australia. He ignored the Aborigines and coaimed the land for Britain. He also mapped Eastern Australia.
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"First Fleet" leaves Britain with convicts to spend their lives in Australia.
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The First Fleet arrives in Australia. The location makes escape impossible.
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The remaining aborigines were placed on reserves in the 1830s.
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Britain set boundaries for 7 territories that are still in use today.
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The final fleet of prisoners arrive. Many free men start industries.
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Australia became their own country. However, the queen of Britain is still the head of state.
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Canberra takes over capital from Melbourne once construction is complete.
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Rebelling Aboriginee farmers lay claim to ancient lands and equal pay.
