Q: Why is it that at the beginning, America got the Puritans and Australia got the convicts?
A: Because Australia had first pick.
You can see all 19 crimes that got people sent to Australia, here.
My favorite? It’s a tie between #5 (Impersonating an Egyptian) and #17 (Watermen carrying too many passengers on the Thames – if any drowned).
Also, that 19 Crimes wine isn’t half bad. Try some – if yer not a Puritan.
Love it!