Reasons for the British Decision to Colonise Botany Bay in 1788


Essay, 2010

6 Pages, Grade: 1.7


Abstract or Introduction

Since 1786, when the British government decided to transport their convicts to Australia, many people discussed and debated their real reasons. One of the main streams of thought is that the East coast of Australia was settled with the sole intention of relieving Britain’s overcrowded prisons. This side of view is contemporary to the official position of the British Government at the time. Beside this, a second argument believes in another purpose. The British settlement of Botany Bay must be based on imperial reasons with a greater benefit than to simply separate convicts from society. The debate on the origins of the settlement in New South Wales continues and for both arguments evidence is available. Nevertheless the essay will explore the second view and show that the British government made a momentous decision based on non-convict motives like economic benefit or strategic naval moves.

Details

Title
Reasons for the British Decision to Colonise Botany Bay in 1788
College
University of Newcastle
Course
Foundations of Australian History
Grade
1.7
Author
Year
2010
Pages
6
Catalog Number
V152483
ISBN (eBook)
9783640643363
ISBN (Book)
9783656899471
File size
379 KB
Language
English
Notes
Englisches Essay mit 999 Worten + Footnotes + Bibliography
Keywords
Botany Bay, Australien, Australia, Englisch
Quote paper
Erik Rohleder (Author), 2010, Reasons for the British Decision to Colonise Botany Bay in 1788, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/152483

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