HASS test First Fleet

Provide three reasons why the First Fleet was sent to Australia.

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Why were there so many criminals in Britain at the time?

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How many ships were in the First Fleet?

• 9

• 8

• 11

• 12

Who was in charge of the First Fleet?

• James Cook

• William Bligh

• Matthew Flinders

• Arthur Phillip

Which two places did the First Fleet stop before arriving in Australia?

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What year did the First Fleet leave England?

• 1787

• 1877

• 1789

• 1889

How long did the voyage to Australia take?

• 8 days

• 8 weeks

• 8 months

• 8 years

When did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?

• 31st January 1788

• 12th September 2016

• 25th February 1786

• 26th January 1788

Who did the First Fleet bring to Australia?

• Convicts

• Free Settlers

• Marines, Officers and Seamen

• All of the above