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1. In "The West," how were the Western Plains described?

The Western Plains are a vast grassland that ends as a desert takes over the landscape. Brush is the main form of plant life in the area, which also hosts animals like kangaroos, emus, wild dogs, and birds that don't sing.

2. Before the white settles came to New South Wales, what other people were there?

Before the white settlers came to New South Wales, there were few aborigines. There were, however, convicts as Australia was a penal colony.

3. How did the convicts of Australia form the social environment prior to white settlers?

The convicts of Australia formed their own social environment based on hard word. The men were used to solitary lifestyles and were stoic, but supportive and loyal to each other. The men also lacked any religious beliefs.

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