Why was Philip Gidley King sent to Norfolk Island in 1788?
For colonisation for defence and foraging purposes
For punishment
To escape war
As an exploratory mission
Answer
To establish a penal colony for defence and foraging was the reason behind Phillip Gidley King's transfer to Norfolk Island in 1788. As the secondary settlement to the newly established colony in Australia, Norfolk Island served strategic purposes, including providing security against potential French incursions and ensuring a steady supply of vital resources for the growing settlement on the mainland.
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