A Penal Colony at Moreton Bay
Description
Work! Punishment! Prison! What was it like to be a convict in Australia’s early penal colonies? Listen to the story of a convict from Moreton Bay as he describes why penal colonies were established, and learn about the harsh life convicts had. Students will learn through this easy-to-follow Miniclip accompanied by many primary sources from the era of Australian colonization.
Runtime
6 min 5 sec
Subjects
Geography
Database
Films on Demand
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