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a. In the 1770s, transportation to American colonies declined and Australia was regarded as an alternative site.
b. The isolated east coast of Australia was considered as an ideal penal colony.
c. Eleven convict ships were transported to Australia in 1787.
d. Between 1788 and 1868, about 160,000 convicts were sent by the British government to Australian penal colonies.