The History of Australia

By Jamiyah West

  • British Exploration

    British Exploration
    James Cook sailed around Australia.

  • Looking for Settlement

    Looking for Settlement
    British called the "First Fleet", left England with convicts looking for a place to settle.

  • Prison Settlement

    Prison Settlement
    New South Wales is officially a penal colony.

  • Finally Settled

    Finally Settled
    The British prisoners settled Australia.

  • Boundaries

    Boundaries
    The Government Officials created boundaries for the colonies that are still in place today.

  • Immigrant Settling

    Immigrant Settling
    Many immigrants were setling in New South wales.

  • Pulled Out of Places

    Pulled Out of Places
    The remnants of the Aborigine tribe were taken out of the areas and to Reserves.

  • Commonwealth Established

    Commonwealth Established
    The Commonwealth has been established.

  • The Aborigines Get Help

    The Aborigines Get Help
    The federal government begin to pass laws to help the Aborigines.

  • Rejected

    Rejected
    55% of voters rejected the idea of becoming an independent repubic.