Collins was part of which major 18th-century British colonial effort?
North America
West Indies
Australia
India
Answer
Australia was the target of a significant British colonial endeavor in the 18th century, known as the First Fleet. This expedition, consisting of 11 ships carrying convicts, soldiers, and supplies, set sail from Great Britain in 1787 under the command of Captain Arthur Phillip.
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