Aborigines were first settlers in AustraliaCame from Asia 40,000 years ago

Aborigines lived in small family groups

Nomadic: hunted kangaroo, fished, gathered honey and yams.Used the boomerang to hunt

Very strong religious beliefs about nature and land.“Dreamtime”

“Warlpiri”

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Arrival of Europeans (1788)The Dutch were the first to arrive in

Australia, but did not colonize it. (1600’s)The British arrived in 1788 and established

Australia as a Prisoner colony.Their jails were becoming to crowded and

thought that Australia would be perfect to send their criminals to.

Not until gold was discovered in 1851 did the British actually set up colonies in Australia.

Arrival of Europeans (1788)Aborigines lived on Australia’s coast, which is where the Europeans wanted to settle.

Europeans waged war against the Aborigines

Advantage of EuropeansGuns, soldiersDiseasesMore than half of the Aborigines in Australia died, all died on Tasmania.

What happened to remaining Aborigines?Forced to live on reservations in the

OutbackWere forced to work for Europeans

on sheep and cattle ranches.Laws were made to limit where

Aborigines could live and work. The British hoped to end all Aboriginal culture with their policies.

Aborigines Today…300,000 live in Australia todayIn the 1960’s policies were changed to be in

favor of AboriginesIn 1967 they were finally recognized as

citizens.Can hold a seat in ParliamentCan have their own schools which teach

their culture, language, and art.Live modern lives, some are teachers,

lawyers, mechanics, nurses and politicians.

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