Elizabeth Macarthur: A Short Biography with Student Activities

Famous People for School Students

Elizabeth Macarthur (1766–1850) NEW

Elizabeth’s husband, John Macarthur, is usually described as the founder of the Australian sheep industry, but it is arguable that Elizabeth was the person who really made it happen. John knew what he wanted to do, but he was a hothead, who got involved in duels and in a rebellion against the governor of New South Wales. John spent years back in England, defending himself, organising goods and sheep to send to Elizabeth, and writing letters telling her what to do. She did not need much telling, for she successfully bred quality merinos on a property at Camden to which John retired when he went mad and had to be kept in a straitjacket.

This digital publication is supplied in interactive PDF format with a school site licence to reproduce for hard copy use and electronic use on all devices. The purchase of one copy allows its use in the whole school forever! This is a new edition of Elizabeth Macarthur. All previous editions are out of print.

• Read on an electronic book reader
• Computer, iPad, Kindle, iPhone
• Print to read in hard copy
• Make class sets (No restrictions!)
• School site licence

Activities book (40 pages). School site licence. These resources can be used by teachers to encourage students to read widely and be inspired by the deeds of others.

• Reading and Comprehension Test
• Language Conventions Test
• Time Trial
• Crossword
• Interview
• Research activity
• Answers