British Colonisation

This term we have started to learn about British Colonisation. We have started 'reflection books' so that you can write down what you have learnt each week. Some of the interesting reflections will get posted on this blog each week.

Week 1
Eliza wrote:
I know that Sarah Dorset was a convict and that she is one of my relatives (she stole a coat and was sent to Australia). I also know that there was a war between England and America and England won so they were in charge. Since England's jails were full they started sending prisoners to America. There was another war and America won so they wouldn't take any more prisoners, so they sent them to Australia/New Holland.
I would like to know about some of my relatives and about Captain James Cook.

Andrew S wrote:
I know that the convicts and the prisoners were the first people to come to Australia. I know they arrived in Australia in 1788. I know they travelled for 8 months from England to Australia. I know they stayed under the ship and had not seen the sun for 8 months. I know some died and some got sick and some survived. I know that they didn't have an engine.
I would like to know how many people were in each ship. I would like to know how many ships there were. I would like to know if they got any food.

Well done guys! You have come up with some interesting thoughts.
Mrs Mi