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They were criminals. Back then criminals weren't given luxuries like they are today. They were the lowest of the low and were treated as such.
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What types of convicts are there?
There are many types of convicts but the main ones are government service convicts, assigned convicts, expirees, emancipists and ticket of leave convicts.
What were the convicts collectively called that were sent to Australia?
They were simply called "convicts".
Why where the Chinese treated bad cause of their culture?
they were treated bad in the US because of how they looked. it was easy to tell a Chinese American from a European American. The Chinese dressed differently looked different smoked opium. They were treaded bad because they were so diffrent, because they stood out so much from the rest of the population
What Could convicts expect from their journey and on their arrival?
they were bored.
What was the convict stain?
it means descended form convicts
How did convicts?
some convicts were treated really badly and others were treated very good, they were not truly free until they gained a free trust. some convicts earned enough trust.
Why were the convicts treated like slaves?
Because that's what they deserve. they had done something bad and this is like their punishment. But it is a bit harsh because all people do something bad in life or do a mistake. No one is perfect.
What was the journey like for convicts when they were at Australia?
It was unlucky for them as they weren't treated well.
What was the punishment if the convicts were bad?
Punishments of Australian convicts included:flogging, often with the cat o' nine tailsloss and/or reduction of rationssolitary confinementhard labour
How where soldiers treated?
they were treated bad
Did the convicts on the First Fleet get the same care as the military did?
Yes, the cooks fed them all and the doctor treated them all.
How were the First Fleet sailors treated?
The First Fleet sailors were treated well enough, as it was upon them that the marines and officers relied to safely reach New South Wales with the cargo of convicts. However, Captain Arthur Phillip tended to be a little more lenient with the convicts than the sailors, knowing that the convicts would be the ones who would literally build the new colony. Sailors were subject to harsher punishments than the convicts, and their food rations were very similar, except that the sailors had access to cheap rum.
Why did England have so many convicts in 1778?
Any countries that didn't accept being taken over by britain became treacherous in the eyes of the monarchical state. therefore many were treated as enemy, i.e. became convicts
How are Jewish people treated in Argentina?
they are treated bad
How are workers treated today?
They are treated as the same thing bad and treated unfairly!
How were slaves in the south treated during the civil war?
they were treated bad
How were deserters treated in the war?
Deserters in the war were treated as prisoners; held in even closer captivity than the actual convicts, receiving the same food as them and having to work under strong guards to sanitise the streets.
