What was life like in the first weeks at Sydney Cove? | Stage 2 History

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The first few weeks at Sydney Cove in 1788 were extremely difficult. The convicts and soldiers lacked food, clean water, and shelter. They had to set up tents, clear the land, and adapt to an unfamiliar environment, all while facing the threats of disease and deprivation.