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

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A because the Aborigines had came to Australia from south east Asia. But at that time, a long long time ago, it wasn't yet called Australia.
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The answer is D. The British established a penal colony at Botany Bay.
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