What would a historian be most likely to use this information for?

(A) Understanding the farming practices of early Australians (B) Determining the age and sex ratios of the early Australian colonists (C) Researching the hardships facing the early Australian colonists (D) Examining the medical practices of the early Australian colonistsExplanation: The passage gives some indication concerning the hardships faced by the early Australian colonists, including famine, disease, and shortages of important supplies. There is no detailed discussion of the gardening methods used (A). Although there are mentions of age and sex, one cannot determine the ratios because no exact numbers are provided (B). Likewise, there is no information regarding any specific medical practices and procedures beyond a “salt diet,” which could apply to all colonists (D).