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How did the increase in European settlers in Australia affect the Aborigine population?

It offered job opportunities to the Aborigines.

It caused tremendous losses.

It westernized the Aborigines.

It forced the Aborigines back to Southeast Asia.

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Answer: It caused tremendous losses.

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The arrival of European immigrants on the territory of Australia significantly reduced the population of Aborigines. English soldiers killed many, but later also due to poor living conditions. For example, the number of Tasmanian Aborigines was reduced from 5,000 to 300 from 1803 to 1833. Aborigines are no exception. Colonization has always resulted in a reduction in the indigenous population.

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