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James Cook was looking to claim territory to add to Britain's growing empire. In 1769, he claimed New Zealand's islands for Britain. In 1770, Cook claimed Australia for Britain.
Actually, Cook was not specifically looking for territory to claim. He was first sent on a scientific mission. Cook's original mission was to observe the transit of Venus from the vantage point of Tahiti.
Cook was then under secret orders to try to find the great unknown southern continent, and claim it for Britain. In so doing, he charted the eastern coastline of what he called "New South Wales" (now Australia), making extensive notes on the people, flora, fauna and prospective suitability for colonisation, and reported back to England.
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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 is James cook achievement?
James cook, founded the cook island's
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.
What was explorer James cook's nationally?
Captain James Cook was an Englishman i.e. He was from England
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Captain James Cook.
What country did James Cook represent?
James Cook represented England.
Does James cook James cook have a middle name?
no he did not
What is the birth name of James Magnum Cook?
James Magnum Cook's birth name is James Earl Cook.
Why was Captain James Cook's middle name James?
Captain Cook was a captain and his full name was James Cook.
Did James Cook Have a Diary?
yes, James cook did have a diary
