Australia and its people
In which year did the First Fleet arrive at Sydney Cove, marking the beginning of British settlement in Australia?
- ○1770
- ✓1788
- ○1820
Correct answer
1788
The First Fleet arrived at Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788, establishing the first European settlement in Australia.
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