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What was James cook mostly known for?
James Cook was an English explorer, who is probably best known for circumnavigating New Zealand, recommending the eastern coast of Australia as a place to establish convict settlement, and for claiming both lands for England.
Why did the English government choose N.S.W for the first settlement?
Because that is where James Cook had already landed and they knew the surroundings from his recounts and sketches
Who is James Cook Senior?
James Cook Senior is James Cook's father
Who was James cooks father?
His name was also James Cook. A farmer
What were james cooks childrens names?
Yes, James Cook did have children. Their names were James Cook, Nathaniel Cook, Elizabeth Cook, Joseph Cook, George Cook, and Hugh Cook.
Did James Cook leave a new government?
No. As an explorer, James Cook had little influence on any government in any country. And contrary to popular belief, he did not establish settlement in Australia, so had no influence on the government there.
What cites did James Cook name?
James Cook did not name any cities, although the north Queensland town of Cooktown was named after him, after a small, temporary settlement developed where his crew had to repair the Endeavour. Cook named geographical features rather than populated centres.
What was James cook mostly known for?
James Cook was an English explorer, who is probably best known for circumnavigating New Zealand, recommending the eastern coast of Australia as a place to establish convict settlement, and for claiming both lands for England.
Why did the English government choose N.S.W for the first settlement?
Because that is where James Cook had already landed and they knew the surroundings from his recounts and sketches
Did captain cook stop at Port Jackson?
No. James Cook stopped at Botany Bay, but then continued up the coast, past Port Jackson which, in the end, proved more suitable for settlement.
Who is James Cook Senior?
James Cook Senior is James Cook's father
Who was James cooks father?
His name was also James Cook. A farmer
What is an fact about James Cook?
James Cook was born in yorkshire. See related links.
What was Captain James Cook's response to Australia?
James Cook (not yet a Captain) had a very favourable response to Australia, unlike his predecessor William Dampier, in 1688. Cook believed that the east coast of Australia was suitable for colonisation, and he and Sir Joseph Banks recommended the region of Botany Bay as suitable for a convict settlement.
How did people react to James Cook discovering Australia?
James Cook did not discover Australia.He was the first to chart the eastern coast, and the first to send back a favourable report on the continent, where previous European explorers had disregarded it as of no value. Because Cook recommended "New South Wales" for settlement, and his views were strongly endorsed by scientist Sir Joseph Banks, Australia came to be considered as a site for a new penal settlement for Britain's convicts.
What is James cook achievement?
James cook, founded the cook island's
Where did Captain Cook recommend as a good place to start a settlement?
James Cook, who was not yet a captain at this stage, recommended Botany Bay in New South Wales as a good place to start a new settlement. Botany Bay is a harbour on the east coast of Australia, but in the end it was not the best place to start a settlement, and the First Fleet moved north to Port Jackson.
