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Did Joseph Banks support British settlement in New South Wales?

  • Yes

  • No

  • He was neutral

  • He opposed it

Answer

Joseph Banks did support British settlement in New South Wales. In fact, he was one of the key figures who persuaded the British government to establish a colony there. He believed that the colony would be a valuable source of natural resources, and that it would help to promote trade with the East Indies.
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