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Convict transportation

Investigate why Britain shipped about 162,000 convicts to Australia and what their lives were like, using historical sources.

⏱ 20 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

  • ✔I can explain the push factors in Britain and strategic motives behind transportation to Australia
  • ✔I can describe the range of convict experiences, from assignment to secondary punishment
  • ✔I can use convict records and inquiries as sources and judge their perspectives

How this works

  1. 1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
  2. 2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
  3. 3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

  • ✅Select all that apply — More than one can be right — pick every option that fits.
  • 🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

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Curriculum: AC9HH9K04, AC9HH9S03