May 1789–Nov 1799Revolution overthrowsmonarchy in France;brings Napoleon to power
Sep 1790Aborigine spearsNSW Gov. Phillip
Dec 1790–Jun 1802Pemulwuy resistsBritish around Sydney
Mar–Jun 1791Bryants escape NSWto Dutch East Indies
28 Sep 1791–18 Feb 1794d’Entrecasteaux explores Australasiasearching for La Pérouse
Oct 1793–Apr 1795British settlement inwestern New Guinea