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All 5 questions on The birth of British Australia, 1788–1829, as a list June 2024, Paper 35.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘The decision to establish a settlement in Western Australia was primarily motivated by economic and commercial considerations.’ How far do you agree with this June 2023, Paper 35.1, Q1 (20 marks): Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 1 Assess the value of the source for revealing the problems that faced Governor MacquarieJune 2022, Paper 35.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘The crossing of the Blue Mountains in 1813 was the most significant development in the spreading impact of British rule in Australia in the years 1788–1829.’ HJune 2019, Paper 35.1, Q1 (20 marks): Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 1 Assess the value of the source for revealing the reasons for establishing a settlement June 2018, Paper 35.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘Lachlan Macquarie made a very positive contribution to the development of the state of New South Wales in the years 1809–21.’ How far do you agree with this stNearby topics: The changing nature and extent of trade The changing nature of the Royal Navy The loss of the American colonies, 1770–83 Learning from past mistakes: Canada and the Durham Report, 1837–40 Nearly losing an empire: the British in India, 1829–58 The Nile valley, 1882–98 The whole bank Questions, mark schemes and examiner’s reports are © Pearson Edexcel, from their published past papers. Plumi isn’t affiliated with any exam board. Want whole papers? Full past papers .
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