What became known as the 'First Fleet'?
- The first 11 convict ships that arrived in 1788 ✓
- The first 11 navy ships built in Australia
- The first 11 gold ships that sailed to Victoria
- The first 11 trading ships sent to China
Why this is the answer
The eleven ships that brought the first convicts from Great Britain were given the name the First Fleet.
This question is from: Early days of European settlement
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- What happened to Australia's population in the 10 years after the gold rush started?
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