What was the primary reason for Britain establishing a penal colony in Australia?

The British Empire: Expansion and Decline

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1.
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To establish a military base
To relieve overcrowded prisons
To find new resources
To expand trade routes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main outcome of the Opium Wars for Britain?
Ending the opium trade
Establishing a military base in China
Gaining control over Hong Kong
Loss of trade with China
3.
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What was a significant cause of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
High taxes on Indian textiles
Lack of British military support
Introduction of new British laws
Religious insensitivity by the British
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which technological advancement was crucial for British colonial dominance during the Industrial Revolution?
The steam engine
The automobile
The telephone
The printing press
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?
To establish trade routes in Asia
To divide Africa among European powers
To end the Opium Wars
To negotiate peace in Europe
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a common belief about the British Empire among its supporters?
It was an oppressive force
It was a civilizing influence
It was a temporary arrangement
It was economically detrimental
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a major factor in the decline of the British Empire after World War II?
Rising anti-imperialist sentiment
Economic prosperity
Technological stagnation
Increased colonial support
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