Australia

History of Australia

By littlemama0032001

  • Dutch

    Dutch
    In 1606, the Dutch sailed to Australia. They didn't settle there because they were attacked by the Aborigines.

  • British Settlers

    British Settlers
    The British settled in Australia with Captian James Cook steering the boat around Australia. They named the land they settled on New South Wales. They ignored the Aborigines and claimed the land.

  • Prison

    Prison
    British prisoners settled in Australia.

  • Government Officials

    Government Officials
    Government officials created boundaries.

  • Immigrants

    Immigrants
    Free immigrants arrived to Australia.

  • Commonwealth

    Commonwealth
    Commonwealth of Australia was established.

  • Canberra

    Canberra
    Canberra became the national capital

  • Legislation

    Legislation
    The Federal government began to pass legislation to help Aborigines.

  • Australia Act

    Australia Act
    Australia act is passed! All of the legal ties with British were served.

  • Rejected!

    Rejected!
    55% of voters rejected the idea of becoming an independant republic.