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How did the American War of Independence impact the transportation of convicts by the British?
How did the American War of Independence impact the transportation of convicts by the British?
- It led to an increase of convict transportation to the Americas.
- It had no impact on British convict transportation policies.
- It caused a temporary pause in convict transportation to all colonies. (correct)
- It resulted in Britain ceasing convict transportation entirely.
What was the primary reason for increased migration during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries?
What was the primary reason for increased migration during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries?
- A surge in voluntary movement due to better economic prospects.
- Forced movement of people exclusively for resource exploitation.
- A combination of forced and voluntary movement related to slavery, convict transportation, and settlement opportunities. (correct)
- Strictly voluntary movement due to environmental factors.
Which countries were the primary participants in the transatlantic slave trade to the Americas?
Which countries were the primary participants in the transatlantic slave trade to the Americas?
- The British, Spanish, French, Dutch, and Portuguese. (correct)
- China and Japan.
- Germany and Italy.
- Russia and Austria.
What event contributed significantly to mass migration from Ireland in the mid-19th century?
What event contributed significantly to mass migration from Ireland in the mid-19th century?
What was Great Britain's primary motivation for transporting convicts to Australia?
What was Great Britain's primary motivation for transporting convicts to Australia?
What was the relationship between the Industrial Revolution and the movement of people between 1750-1901?
What was the relationship between the Industrial Revolution and the movement of people between 1750-1901?
What was the significance of 1502 in the context of global movement of peoples?
What was the significance of 1502 in the context of global movement of peoples?
How did migration patterns to Australia change in the period following the initial transportation of convicts?
How did migration patterns to Australia change in the period following the initial transportation of convicts?
In what year did Britain abolish slavery?
In what year did Britain abolish slavery?
What was the chronological order of the events, beginning with the earliest?
What was the chronological order of the events, beginning with the earliest?
Flashcards
1502
1502
The transatlantic slave trade began, bringing the first African slaves to Hispaniola.
1700s Slave Trade
1700s Slave Trade
Britain and Portugal initiated the mass transportation of slaves to the Americas and the Caribbean.
1775
1775
Stops convict transportation due to the American War of Independence.
1788
1788
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1760
1760
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1793
1793
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1845
1845
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1833
1833
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Transatlantic Slave Trade
Transatlantic Slave Trade
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Australia Settlement
Australia Settlement
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Study Notes
Movement of People (1750-1901)
- Migrations increased in scale during the 18th and 19th centuries
- Some migrations were forced rather than voluntary
Slave Trade
- Britain, Spain, France, Dutch, and Portuguese transferred 12.5 million people as slaves to the Americas
- 1502: The transatlantic slave trade began with the arrival of the first African slaves on the island of Hispaniola
- 1700s: Britain and Portugal began mass transportation of slaves to the Americas/Caribbean
- 1833: Britain abolished slavery
Australia
- Britain transported convicts to Australia
- A steady migration of settlers followed to the newly founded colonies
- People from Britain, Ireland, China and other parts of the world settled in Australia between 1788 and 1901
- 1788: The First Fleet of convicts arrived in Australia from Britain.
- The Second Fleet arrived in 1790, and the Third Fleet in 1791
- 1793: The first free settlers arrived in Australia
Other Key Events
- 1775: The American War of Independence stopped convict transportation
- 1760: The Industrial Revolution started in Britain
- 1845: The Great Famine began in Ireland, leading to mass migration
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