History of Australia

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  • First Europeans to sail to Australia

    First Europeans to sail to Australia
    First Europeans sail to Australia

  • Captain James Cook sailed around Australia

    Captain James Cook sailed around Australia

  • British ships called the "First Fleet" left England with convicts to establish a prison colony.

    British ships called the "First Fleet" left England with convicts to establish a prison colony.

  • British Prisoners settle in Australia

    British Prisoners settle in Australia

  • Government Officials create boundaries for the colonies

    Government Officials create boundaries for the colonies

  • British stopped sending prisoners to Australia

    British stopped sending prisoners to Australia

  • The Commonwealth of Australia was created.

    The Commonwealth of Australia was created.

  • The Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 restrained migration to people mainly of European descent

    The Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 restrained migration to people mainly of European descent

  • The federal Government began to pass legislation to help the Aborigines

    The federal Government began to pass legislation to help the Aborigines

  • Australia creates a ac saying that all legal ties with the British Empire were served

    Australia creates a ac saying that all legal ties with the British Empire were served