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Return to our……. “Essential Question(s)”. What are the major physical features of Australia, and where are they located on a map (Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock, and Great Victoria Desert)? . Coral Sea. Great Barrier Reef. Ayers Rock “Uluru”. Great Victoria Desert.
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Return to our……. “Essential Question(s)” What are the major physical features of Australia, and where are they located on a map (Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock, and Great Victoria Desert)?
Coral Sea Great Barrier Reef Ayers Rock “Uluru” Great Victoria Desert
Today’s Standard SS6H9 The student will explain the impact European exploration and colonization had on Australia. a. Explain the reasons for British colonization of Australia; include the use of prisoners as colonists. b. Explain the impact of European colonization of Australia in terms of diseases and weapons on the indigenous peoples of Australia. Colonial Flag of Australia
Intro to our……. “Essential Question(s)” What are the reasons for British colonization of Australia (use of prisoners as colonists)? How are the indigenous people (Aborigines) affected by colonization (diseases and weapons)?
Cook Early Map produced by the Royal Navy Gold Prospectors In Colonial Australia An Engraving of the Discovery (1770) The Indigenous cost of European Empire Building
1770- Discovery 1788- 1st prisoners arrive 1793- 1st Free Settlers Arrive
1770- Discovery 1788- 1st prisoners arrive 1793- 1st Free Settlers Arrive PRISONERS : Sent to perform hard labor & build colonial towns
Cook Early Map produced by the Royal Navy Gold Prospectors In Colonial Australia An Engraving of the Discovery (1770) The Indigenous cost of European Empire Building
1770- Discovery 1788- 1st prisoners arrive 1793- 1st Free Settlers Arrive -Good base for Royal Navy in the Pacific -Easy access to far eastern trading partners -Penal Colony for British Prisoners PRISONERS : Sent to perform hard labor & build colonial towns
Cook Early Map produced by the Royal Navy Gold Prospectors In Colonial Australia An Engraving of the Discovery (1770) The Indigenous cost of European Empire Building
1770- Discovery 1788- 1st prisoners arrive 1793- 1st Free Settlers Arrive -Good base for Royal Navy in the Pacific -Easy access to far eastern trading partners -Penal Colony for British Prisoners PRISONERS : Sent to perform hard labor & build colonial towns Positive/Good: Aborigines helped them learn to survive in harsh conditions Good to Bad→ Aborigines were forced off traditional lands & tried to fight the British settlers
Cook Early Map produced by the Royal Navy Gold Prospectors In Colonial Australia An Engraving of the Discovery (1770) The Indigenous cost of European Empire Building
1770- Discovery 1788- 1st prisoners arrive 1793- 1st Free Settlers Arrive -Good base for Royal Navy in the Pacific -Easy access to far eastern trading partners -Penal Colony for British Prisoners PRISONERS : Sent to perform hard labor & build colonial towns Positive/Good: Aborigines helped them learn to survive in harsh conditions Good to Bad→ Aborigines were forced off traditional lands & tried to fight the British settlers Many died fighting the British Diseases killed approx. ½ of the Aborigines The Aborigines that survived suffered in poverty & lower class social status
Cook Early Map produced by the Royal Navy Gold Prospectors In Colonial Australia An Engraving of the Discovery (1770) The Indigenous cost of European Empire Building
1770- Discovery 1788- 1st prisoners arrive 1793- 1st Free Settlers Arrive -Good base for Royal Navy in the Pacific -Easy access to far eastern trading partners -Penal Colony for British Prisoners PRISONERS : Sent to perform hard labor & build colonial towns Positive/Good: Aborigines helped them learn to survive in harsh conditions Good to Bad→ Aborigines were forced off traditional lands & tried to fight the British settlers Many died fighting the British Diseases killed approx. ½ of the Aborigines The Aborigines that survived suffered in poverty & lower class social status Language – English (78.5%) Religion – Christianity (Catholic- 25.8%; Anglican-18.7%) Source: CIA World Fact Book
Return to our……. “Essential Question(s)” What are the reasons for British colonization of Australia (use of prisoners as colonists)? How are the indigenous people (Aborigines) affected by colonization (diseases and weapons)?
1770- Discovery 1788- 1st prisoners arrive 1793- 1st Free Settlers Arrive PRISONERS : Sent to perform hard labor & build colonial towns Good to Bad→ Aborigines were forced off traditional lands & tried to fight the British settlers Language – English (78.5%) Religion – Christianity (Catholic- 25.8%; Anglican-18.7%) Source: CIA World Fact Book