Colonization and Indigenous Economy in Australia

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Colonization is most common in many countries. Colonization is the practice
of either settling or establishing mechanism and control over people who are
indigenous to a certain area or country. In 1788, the British treated Australia as a
colony for settlement. The land belonging to Aboriginal was taken over. The
people who did all these were the British colonists. The only way of establishing
a colony was to persuade the indigenous occupants to give in themselves to their
overlordship by either purchasing from those already existing occupants to settle
at least share or shares of it.
Convicts and free settlers are the first processes that took place during
colonization. The Bellona transport is believed to have brought the very first free
immigrant settlers into the country. The conditions they had were that they were
supposed to be provided with a free channel. Besides, the government had to
furnish them with agricultural tools and has grants of lands with free expenses.
This leads to the first phase of Aboriginal history. Exploration is the second
process. Aboriginal assistance and guides in the exploration of European’s colony
were often and common especially in the regard of mission's success. This leads
to a phase of invasion in the history of Aboriginal. The growth of free settlement
is another process of colonization. Under this Process, Aboriginal who was
traditional in the society was governed by the council of elders. The decision-
making process was incorporated. The land was occupied by many settlers
without any authority. This process had to bring in the phase of Genocide. This
the third phase of Aboriginal history. The timeline is another process of
colonization. Under this Process, same timelines with that of North Australia
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were used. This leads to the phase of protection in the history of Aboriginal.
Another process is the economy and Trade. Imports from the Republic of England
were mainly relied on by the colonies. The colonies used British pound as their
official currency. Rum was also used as unofficial currency. All these processes
of currency lead to assimilation. Religion, culture, and education. Under this
process, the indigenous people had done a number of rituals and rites. Christianity
was first felt in Australia when the first British stepped in. Church of England was
the first Christian denomination. Catholic Church was also advised to attend the
church of England. The children, as well as orphans, were also raised in the
church. At first, education was considered to be informal, basically done at
home. An independent school was built after the British prime minister ordered to
be built as a way of establishing grammar within the country. The European
traditions were also brought about the influence of the first fleet. All these later
bring in the effect of self-determination. Everyone had a chance to define
themselves. Aboriginal resistance is another process of colonialism. Aboriginals
had to react gradually to the sudden arrival of British colonists. The situation was
often felt with hostile when there is competition over scarce resources. This led to
reconciliation.
The development of a sustainable and robust indigenous economy in the contemporary
era is very essential for realizing independent communities and facilitating sustainable or
determining futures as well as closing the gap. In connection with indigenous individuals, the
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