The history of Australia from "colonization to independence" (1770-1901) Raffy Caïla-Roubaud Roquessallanne Savignac

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  • Captain Cook claims Australia for the British.

    Captain Cook claims Australia for the British.

  • First colony built in Sydney Cove.

    First colony built in Sydney Cove.

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

    First free settlers arrive for a new life in Australia.

  • 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 living in Australia were born there.

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

  • A new province is set up-called Victoria (named after whom?)

    A new province is set up-called Victoria (named after whom?)

  • Gold discovered in Australia- even more settlers arrive. Population now nearly half a million.

    Gold discovered in Australia- even more settlers arrive. Population now nearly half a million.

  • 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.

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

    By now all six provinces or territories are 'self-governing'.

  • 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.

  • 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!