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The document discusses the colonization of Australia from 1788 to 1901, starting with the agricultural revolution in Britain. It led to social disruption and the enclosure movement. Petty crimes increased and transportation of convicts to Australia began as an alternative to harsh punishments in Britain. The passage provides comprehension questions about these topics.

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Comprehension Questions

The document discusses the colonization of Australia from 1788 to 1901, starting with the agricultural revolution in Britain. It led to social disruption and the enclosure movement. Petty crimes increased and transportation of convicts to Australia began as an alternative to harsh punishments in Britain. The passage provides comprehension questions about these topics.

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Colonising Australia (1788-1901)

From Agricultural Revolution to Transportation


Comprehension Questions

Watch the video carefully and complete the comprehension questions and activities.

1. What was the distance covered by the First Fleet and how long did the journey take?

2. The Agricultural Revolution caused social disruption because urbanites moved from
cities and towns into rural areas in huge numbers.
True False

3. Name two new farming techniques that helped farmers maximise harvests and
increase profits.

4. What impact did Enclosure have on the lives of farmers?


a) Farmers had a greater choice in what they could produce.
b) Ordinary farmers lost their rights to land to wealthy landowners.
c) The development of fences created safer farms and greater profits for all.
d) Farmers gained more land but had smaller profits as farming costs rose.

5. Petty crimes included the theft of __________ and clothing, __________, or being
homeless, housebreaking, pickpocketing and stealing __________.

6. In late-18th century Britain, the number of crimes punishable by death was


approximately:
a) 50.
b) 100.
c) 150.
d) 200.

7. Were public hangings an effective deterrent to crime in late-18th century Britain?


Explain your answer.

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Colonisation - Agricultural Revolution to Transportation | Comprehension Questions 2

8. Australia was not the first location where British convicts were sent to work.
True False

9. Name three European imperial powers over which Britain felt it could gain a strategic
advantage by establishing a colony in Australia.

10. The British believed that __________ Island could provide two important resources:
__________, which was essential for building ship masts, and __________, which
was used for making sails.

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