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History of Australia Day

Ties to the American Revolutionary War?

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Did you know that the history of European Australia has ties to the American Revolutionary War?

When the 13 American Colonies were part of the British Commonwealth, it was convenient for England to transport its convicts to the Colonies. Indeed, it was considered more humane to “transport” prisoners than to execute them, and…

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Bill Petro

Writer, technologist, and historian. Author of fascinating articles about history, tech trends, pop culture, and world travel. https://billpetro.com, @billpetro