Question

Which of the following statements about the British colony in Australia is true?

Answer 1

I don't know what the statements are. But Britain first used Australia as a prison for lawbreakers; mostly those who were thieves.

Answer 2

A.
It was largely comprised of African slaves who were brought to Australia as part of the triangular trade system.
B.
It was established first as a penal colony and comprised mostly of convicts in the early years.
C.
It was established for British settlers in response to a devastating hurricane on the British Isles.
D.
It was first established as a stop along the dreaded “Middle Passage” route.