Which of the following events occurred first in Australian colonial history?

Question

A.
The first free settlers arrived in the colonies.
B.
Australia became a commonwealth nation.
C.
Gold was discovered, bringing a flood of immigrants to the continent.
D.
The British established a penal colony at Botany Bay.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D. The British established a penal colony at Botany Bay.