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What event led to the announcement of independence of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain?
What event led to the announcement of independence of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain?
The British attempt to tax the colonists without their consent.
When did George III acknowledge American independence?
When did George III acknowledge American independence?
1783
What land did James Cook claim for the British Crown?
What land did James Cook claim for the British Crown?
New South Wales
What were the typical meals for convicts in British penal colonies?
What were the typical meals for convicts in British penal colonies?
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Where were British penal colonies established in Australia?
Where were British penal colonies established in Australia?
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Who proposed the use of 'marks' as a system of rewarding convicts for good behavior?
Who proposed the use of 'marks' as a system of rewarding convicts for good behavior?
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When was transportation as a penal punishment officially abolished in New South Wales?
When was transportation as a penal punishment officially abolished in New South Wales?
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What were some of the reasons for the establishment of penal colonies in Australia?
What were some of the reasons for the establishment of penal colonies in Australia?
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What was the purpose of the Hulks Act passed in 1776?
What was the purpose of the Hulks Act passed in 1776?
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What was the initial name of Australia?
What was the initial name of Australia?
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What were the living and working conditions like for convicts in penal colonies?
What were the living and working conditions like for convicts in penal colonies?
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