History of Australia

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  • Dutch settle in Australia

    Dutch settle in Australia

    The Dutch did not stay in Australia because they were attacked by the aborigines.
  • James Cook settles Australia

    James Cook settles Australia

    James Cook had no feelings for the Aborigines and claimed Australia England.
  • The First Fleet comes to Australia

    The First Fleet comes to Australia

    The First Fleet was a fleet of ships that went to Australia to establish a prison.
  • Prisoners settle in Australia

    Prisoners settle in Australia

    British prisoners were taken to Australia
  • Commonwealth established

    Commonwealth established

    The commonwealth of Australia established.
  • Immigration Restriction

    Immigration Restriction

    Immigration restriction restricted primarily European descends.
  • Melbourne capital

    Melbourne capital

    Melbourne served as the capital until Canberra was ready.
  • The government helps Aborigines

    The government helps Aborigines

    The government of Australia passed a legislation law to help Aborigines.
  • Australia act

    Australia act

    All the ties with the British Empire were severed.
  • Independent republic

    Independent republic

    55% if voters rejected becoming a independent republic