Which concept best matches the role of New South Wales in the development of early European settlement in Australia, based on the fact?

Which concept best matches the role of New South Wales in the development of early European settlement in Australia, based on the fact?

• AIts survival and development came before the establishment of more colonies in other parts of Australia.Correct
• BIt was the final colony established after every other Australian colony had developed.
• CIt prevented any further colonies from being established in Australia.
• DIt was unrelated to the later establishment of colonies in other parts of Australia.

The fact connects the survival and development of New South Wales with the later establishment of more colonies in other parts of Australia.