Australian Colonization and Indigenous Peoples

Study Notes

Nicholas Young, an English sailor, has returned to live in Australia after sailing with Captain Cook, and has befriended an Aboriginal man named Tedbury (or To Jedborough), son of Pemmel Roy, a warrior who resisted British settlement in Botany Bay, New South Wales.
Tedbury explains that initially, Aboriginal people didn't mind the English arrival, as they had traded with traders and explorers before, but things changed when the English started taking over the land and committing violence against Aboriginal people.
The English colonization of Australia led to the displacement of Aboriginal people from their campsites, kidnapping of Aboriginal women and children, and murder of Aboriginal people using guns.
Tedbury's father, Pemmel Roy, killed an important Englishman with a spear barbed with small red stones as an act of revenge and self-protection.
Nicholas is embarrassed and worried, acknowledging that the English didn't recognize Aboriginal people as the rightful owners of the land, instead using the term "terra nullius" (no one's land) to justify their claim.
The English also brought diseases like smallpox and influenza, which killed many Aboriginal people, and introduced alcohol that ruined the health and behavior of some Aboriginal people.
Aboriginal people have a deep connection with the land, believing it is their responsibility to care for it, unlike the English who believe they own the land.

Description

This quiz explores the experiences of Indigenous Australians during the English colonization of Australia, including displacement, violence, and disease. It highlights the perspectives of Aboriginal people and their deep connection with the land. Learn about the complex history of Australia's past and its ongoing impact today.