Part 2/7:
The interest from the Dutch East India Company in colonizing New Holland waned due to the absence of known resources and a sparse indigenous population to exploit for labor. Rather than creating settlements, the Dutch moved on, leaving Australia relatively unoccupied for decades.
Britain's Colonization Motivation
In the late 18th century, circumstances shifted as the British began detailed mapping of Australia's eastern coastline. Several factors influenced Britain’s eventual decision to colonize, particularly Botany Bay.