Australia

History of Australia

By willl.cawthon
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    History of Australia

    Timeline for Mrs. King's class

  • Dutch Sail to Australia

    Dutch Sail to Australia
    Dutch sail to Australia and were attacked by Aborigines. All further exploration was abandoned.

  • James Cook claims land for Britain

    James Cook claims land for Britain
    James Cook sailed around Australia. He ignored the Aborigines and coaimed the land for Britain. He also mapped Eastern Australia.

  • Prisoners leave Britain on "First Fleet"

    Prisoners leave Britain on "First Fleet"
    "First Fleet" leaves Britain with convicts to spend their lives in Australia.

  • First Fleet arrives

    First Fleet arrives
    The First Fleet arrives in Australia. The location makes escape impossible.

  • aborigines placed on reserves

    aborigines placed on reserves
    The remaining aborigines were placed on reserves in the 1830s.

  • boundaries set for terrritories

    boundaries set for terrritories
    Britain set boundaries for 7 territories that are still in use today.

  • last prisoners arrive

    last prisoners arrive
    The final fleet of prisoners arrive. Many free men start industries.

  • Commonwealth of Australia established

    Commonwealth of Australia established
    Australia became their own country. However, the queen of Britain is still the head of state.

  • Canberra becomes capital

    Canberra becomes capital
    Canberra takes over capital from Melbourne once construction is complete.

  • Laws passed to help Aboriginees

    Laws passed to help Aboriginees
    Rebelling Aboriginee farmers lay claim to ancient lands and equal pay.