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human
ELI5:How did Australia happen? like surely it wasn't just as simple as a bunch of convicts saying to each other "hey guys, lets work together and bceome one of the most prosperous countries on earth!"
gpt
In short, the British didn't just dump everyone and run. There were people who worked in everything from botany to mapping and government who made the journey out - a new colony was being established - not just a prison. 

  Once convicts had served their time, they were often given land or facilities to become a functioning part of society. Some of the country's most prolific farmers, settlers, brewers and public figures were reformed convicts.