IELTSDATA READING PASSAGE 61-Australia’s Convict Colonies

IELTSDATA READING PASSAGE 61-Australia's Convict Colonies.

IELTSDATA READING PASSAGE 61-Australia’s Convict Colonies. A The 1700s in Britain saw widespread poverty and rising crime, and those convicted of crimes faced harsh penalties. including transportation to one of Britain‘s overseas colonies. Since 1615, convicts had been transported to Britain’s American colonies, both as punishment and a source of labour, but this practice was … Read more