“Settlement schemes in Australia and New Zealand were too ambitious and often ended in failure.” Discuss.

Candidates will offer a considered and balanced review of the statement, with which they may agree, partially agree or disagree. Candidates will choose case studies from both Australia and New Zealand. Candidates may adopt an approach that outlines examples of settlement schemes in one country followed by those of the other. Alternatively, candidates may choose a thematic or a comparative approach and discuss the statement in areas such as different theories about land distribution and labour supply, penal settlements, government schemes to attract free settlers and women, private and church ventures, and chartered companies. Candidates are likely to review the aims and outcomes of various schemes in their discussion.