New Colony Quiz

Barkhut

1.How was land given out  in the  New Colony?

a)  It was given to people who had been there the longest
b) It was given to ex-convicts with a ticket of leave
c) It was given according to the amount of property that people brought with them.


2. Which of the following was a major problem for the early settlers?

a) The flies
b) Lack of fresh food
c) Homesickness

3. What was the biggest problem for large landowners?

a) Not enough workers to run the farms
b) Too many crops grew
c) Owners couldn't get around to all parts of their farm


4. Convicts were brought in to the Colony because

a) There were not enough helpers to run the farms and build things
b) WA was the only State that didn't have any and they felt left out


5. Convicts were often given a "Ticket of Leave". That meant that ....

a) They could not go anywhere without a special ticket.
b) They were sent home to Britain.
c) They were then allowed to work for themselves instead of the Government