Which statement best explains the significance of 26 January 1788 in relation to European settlement in Australia?

Which statement best explains the significance of 26 January 1788 in relation to European settlement in Australia?

• AIt marks the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain, which began European settlement.Correct
• BIt marks the day Australia became a federation under one national government.
• CIt marks the first arrival of people on the Australian continent.
• DIt marks the date Australia adopted its current national flag.

The fact identifies 26 January 1788 as the date the First Fleet arrived from Great Britain, starting European settlement in Australia.