Britain established settlements in Australia to relieve overcrowded prisons, deporting over 160,000 prisoners and leading to the creation of a new British society in the land.
The initial purpose of Britain establishing settlements in Australia was to relieve overcrowded prisons. This began in 1787 when ships with convicts sailed from Great Britain to Botany Bay, leading to the establishment of prison colonies in Australia. Over time, more than 160,000 prisoners were deported to Australia, creating a new British society in the land.
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