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Finally, the British believed that settling in Australia would be straightforward. With limited indigenous resistance and the absence of major European colonial rivals at that time willing to stake a claim, Britain felt assured in its decision. In 1788, the British founded Sydney Cove, marking the start of a new chapter in Australia’s history.

The Lack of Rivalry

Following the British establishment in Australia, the absence of other European powers eager to claim territory raises an intriguing question. The Dutch were initially amenable to British colonization plans, having ceded half of Australia to British control.