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Australian Colonies

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  • What does the term Terra Nullius mean?
    Land belonging to nobody
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  • What does the term Indigenous mean?
    The first people who lived in any region
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  • Why did Captain cook claim Australia as Terra Nullius?
    Answers Varied
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  • What was the first British colony in Australia?
    New South Wales
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  • The 2nd colony established in Australia was Van Diemen’s Land. What is Van Diemen's Land know as today?
    Tasmania
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  • Who is Mary Reibey? (Hint - she is on our $20 notes)
    a convict who arrived in Australia and later became an astute and successful businesswoman running her shipping and trading enterprises
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  • Ordinary men and women had great influence on the way the Australian Colonies developed and changed. Many became famous for their achievements and actions and are viewed as having a positive influence and legacy. Give an example.
    Banjo Patterson, William Lawson, Yagan, Saint Mary Mckillop
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  • Why were countries colonising during the 1600's
    Land = power
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