Timeline & Chronology of Convicts in Commonwealth Colonization
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the key events related to the use of convicts in the colonization of Commonwealth territories, focusing on timeline construction and understanding chronological significance.
Topics covered:
#Compare different periods of convict transportation and their impacts
#History
#Convicts
#Standard
#Analyze the reasons for changes in convict policies over time
#Explain the sequence of key events involving convicts during colonization
#Outline the significance of convict transportation within the broader context of colonization
#Timeline & Chronology
#Colonization
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Timeline & Chronology of Convicts in Commonwealth Colonization
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Convicts in Commonwealth Colonization
During the 18th and 19th centuries, convicts played a significant role in the colonization of many Commonwealth territories. Britain transported prisoners to colonies such as Australia and Tasmania, shaping the development of these regions. Understanding the timeline of these events helps to grasp their historical importance.
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Outline the main reasons Britain began transporting convicts to colonies in the 18th century. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the transportation of convicts to Australia with that to other colonies in terms of scale and purpose. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Create a timeline of key events related to convict transportation from 1788 to 1850. Include at least four major milestones.
[6 marks]4.
Explain how the transportation of convicts changed over the 19th century and why these changes occurred. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Analyse the impact of convict transportation on the development of Australia as a colony. (6 marks)
[6 marks]6.
Compare the reasons for ending convict transportation in the 19th century across different colonies.
[3 marks]7.
Explain the significance of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 for British colonization efforts.
[3 marks]8.
Outline the key changes in convict policies from the late 18th to the mid-19th century.
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