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In 1770 James Cook named the eastern half of Australia as New South Wales and claimed it for England. Similarly, he claimed New Zealand for Emgalnd. Expansion of the British Empire in this way helped increase not only the size of the Empire, but its strength, and Britain's strategic position in the Pacific, and in the world.
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∙ 9y agoCaptain Cook added to the British Empire by claiming land for England. He claimed New Zealand, and part of Australia for England.
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∙ 12y agoHe discovered Australia
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What year did Captain Cook claim New South Wales in Australia?
James Cook (not yet a captain) claimed New South Wales for Great Britain in 1770.
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Which country did Captain Cook claim Australia for?
Captain Cook claimed Australia for Great Britain in 1770
Which famous bay in sydney Australia was the site of a landing by captain James cook?
James Cook (a Lieutenant when he arrived in Australia, not a captain) claimed the east coast of Australia for Great Britain in 1770. He named it New South Wales.
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James Cook was still a lieutenant and not yet a captain when he named the eastern half of Australia as New South Wales, and claimed it in the name of Great Britain in 1770.
What year did Captain Cook claim New South Wales in Australia?
James Cook (not yet a captain) claimed New South Wales for Great Britain in 1770.
What country was captain cook sailing for?
Great Britain.
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Which country did Captain Cook claim Australia for?
Captain Cook claimed Australia for Great Britain in 1770
Who rpresented great Britain in te Berlin conference?
who was the captain
What ruler made a great impact on Britain?
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Which famous bay in sydney Australia was the site of a landing by captain James cook?
James Cook (a Lieutenant when he arrived in Australia, not a captain) claimed the east coast of Australia for Great Britain in 1770. He named it New South Wales.
What has the author James Ralfe written?
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