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For many years prior to the revolution in America, the UK had been sending convicts to the country; however, following the revolution, they had to switch to sending them to Australia instead.

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For many years prior to the revolution in America, the UK had been sending convicts to the country; however, following the revolution, they had to switch to sending them to Australia instead.

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