Sir John Call argued the advantages of Norfolk Island in that it was uninhabited and that New Zealand flax grew there. In 1786 the British government included Norfolk Island as an auxiliary settlement, as proposed by John Call, in its plan for colonisation of New South Wales. The decision to settle Norfolk Island was taken due to Empress Catherine II of Russia's decision to restrict sales of hemp. Practically all the hemp and flax required by the Royal Navy for cordage and sailcloth was imported from Russia. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year did the British government include Norfolk Island as a auxiliary settlement? ANS1 1786 QSN2 Who proposed the idea to include Norfolk Island as a British auxiliary settlement in 1786? ANS2 John Call QSN3 In including Norfolk Island as an auxiliary settlement, what Australian state did the British government plan to colonise? ANS3 New South Wales QSN4 What woman influenced the decision by the British to settle Norfolk Island? ANS4 Empress Catherine II of Russia QSN5 Where was the majority of the hemp and flax used by the Royal Navy imported from? ANS5 Russia