A Brief History of Australia
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The Birth of a Nation: From Penal Colony to Prosperity
This chapter examines the harsh realities faced by early Australian settlers, including starvation and isolation, as they navigated their new environment. It also discusses the impact of Britain's decision to create a penal colony and how the influx of free settlers and gold discovery reshaped Australia's economy and society.
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