Colonization to independence (Anaelle, Florine, Bleuzen)

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  • Captain Cook claims Australia for the British.

    Captain Cook claims Australia for the British.

  • First free settlers arrive for a new life in Australia.

    First free settlers arrive for a new life in Australia.

  • First colony built in Sydney Cove.

    First colony built in Sydney Cove.

  • New colony set up for convicts on Tasmania. Free settlers soon follow.

    New colony set up for convicts on Tasmania. Free settlers soon follow.

  • By now, about half the people leaving in Australia were born there.

    By now, about half the people leaving in Australia were born there.

  • Gold discorvered in Australia, even more settlers arrive. Population now nearly half a million.

    Gold discorvered in Australia, even more settlers arrive. Population now nearly half a million.

  • The new province called Victoria set up.

    The new province called Victoria set up.

  • Four of the five provinces of Australia granted self government. They manage most of their own affairs but are still part of the British Empire.

    Four of the five provinces of Australia granted self government. They manage most of their own affairs but are still part of the British Empire.

  • Queensland, the last colony to be created, comes into existence.

    Queensland, the last colony to be created, comes into existence.

  • Now over 80% of people in Australia were born there. The six colonies meet to draw up a set of rules about how to run Australia as a united country, independent of Britain.

    Now over 80% of people in Australia were born there. The six colonies meet to draw up a set of rules about how to run Australia as a united country, independent of Britain.

  • By now all six provinces or territories are "self governing".

    By now all six provinces or territories are "self governing".

  • The "Commonwealth of Australia" comes into existence. All the territories form one "Federation" with its own Parliament. But the British monarch remains the head of state!

    The "Commonwealth of Australia" comes into existence. All the territories form one "Federation" with its own Parliament. But the British monarch remains the head of state!