Question

What was likely motivation to send colonists to Australia in the first place?

To send members from the royal family to colonize Australia.

To rid the country of convicts by sending to a faraway land.

To send willing explorers financial incentives.

All of above. (MY ANSWER) if its not this answer its c.

Answer 1

No, not all of the above or c. You're on your own now, after two guesses. Read your text materials.

Answer 2

Yes sir.

Answer 3

If you can't read your assigned reading, read this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Australia