Discovering Early Convict Settlement in NSW Australia: A History Worksheet for Ages 9-12

Instructions

Read the information provided about the early convict settlement in New South Wales, Australia. Then, answer the questions below based on your understanding and research.

1. What year did the first fleet arrive in New South Wales?

2. Name at least three reasons why convicts were sent to Australia?

3. Describe the conditions faced by convicts upon arrival in New South Wales. Use complete sentences.

4. Who was the first Governor of New South Wales? Briefly describe their role.

5. What was the significance of the settlement at Port Jackson?

6. How did the early convict system impact the indigenous populations in New South Wales?