The Impact of British Colonization on Australia (1788-1829)

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the establishment and impact of British colonization on Australia from 1788 to 1829.

Lachlan Macquarie

Governor of New South Wales from 1809 to 1821, known for transforming the colony from a penal settlement to a thriving community. He implemented significant reforms and encouraged the development of infrastructure.

Ticket of Leave

A document allowing convicts to work for payment before their sentence had expired, seen as a reward for good behavior.

Aboriginal peoples

The indigenous people of Australia, known for their deep spiritual connection to the land and complex social structures.

Rum Rebellion

A coup that occurred in 1808 when the New South Wales Corps deposed Governor William Bligh, marking the only successful armed takeover of government in Australian history.

Bigge Report

A report commissioned by the British government in 1817 to assess the convict system in New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land, leading to major changes in policy.

Van Diemen's Land

The original name for Tasmania, which was established as a British colony in 1803.

Emancipist

A convict who has served their sentence and was granted freedom, often receiving land and rights previously denied.

Black War

A conflict between Aboriginal people and settlers in Van Diemen’s Land during the 1820s, characterized by violent confrontations and displacement of indigenous populations.

First Fleet

The first group of ships to transport convicts to Australia, arriving at Botany Bay in January 1788, marking the beginning of British colonization.

Penal Colony

A colony established for the purpose of housing convicts and their punishments; New South Wales was declared a penal colony upon the arrival of the First Fleet.