History

Question

Why did Great Britain establish a penal colony in Australia? *

O to further their industrialization

O to claim it before America did

to have a trading colony close to Asia

• to relieve overcrowding in English prisons

Answer

To relieve overcrowding in English prisons.

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In the late 18th century, England was facing a severe problem of overcrowding in its prisons. The government was looking for a solution to...