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What nationality was Captain Cook?
Captain James Cook was British.
Was captain cook dutch English or french?
Captain Cook was English. Captain James Cook; 7 November 1728 - 14 February 1779; was a British explorer.
What country did Captain Cook explore for?
Captain James Cook represented England on his journeys.
Why are the British responsible for Captain Cook's death?
The British government wasn't directly responsible for James Cook's death. In fact, Captain Cook was killed by native Hawaiian villagers in a quarrel in Hawaii.
How did captain James cook impact great Britain?
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.
What happened after the Australian flag was hoisted by Captain Cook?
The Australian flag was not hoisted by Captain Cook. There was no country known as Australia then, and at this stage, Cook was a Lieutenant. Cook hoisted the British flag to show he was claiming the eastern half of the continent for the British Empire. He then returned to England.
What nationality was Captain Cook?
Captain James Cook was British.
Was captain cook dutch English or french?
Captain Cook was English. Captain James Cook; 7 November 1728 - 14 February 1779; was a British explorer.
Who was the first person to claim this country as part of the British Empire on Friday April 20 1770?
On April 20, 1770, The Endeavor, reached Australia and Captain James Cook laid claim to it as part of the British Empire. He did not discover Australia, since there were already aboriginal people there, but Captain Cook was the first European to lay claim to Australia.
Why did captain cook come to newzealand?
Captain Cook was an explorer for the British empire and his job was to explore and while he was at it claim territory for the British which would eventually lead to Britain having a foothold in as many strategically important places as possible this strategy applied to both military and trade considerations.
What country did Captain Cook explore for?
Captain James Cook represented England on his journeys.
Why are the British responsible for Captain Cook's death?
The British government wasn't directly responsible for James Cook's death. In fact, Captain Cook was killed by native Hawaiian villagers in a quarrel in Hawaii.
Was captain cook English?
yes he was his nationality is british
How did captain James cook impact great Britain?
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.
Which country did Cook sail for?
Captain James Cook served in the British Royal Navy.
What makes captain cook a historical figure?
His exploration contributed to the knowledge of islands and continents to this day.
What year did Captain Cook raise the british flag?
James Cook raised the British flag on Australia's eastern coast in 1770.
