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He reached the south-eastern coast of the Australian continent on 19 April 1770 during his first voyage.

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Did England have a history of sponsoring explorers?

Yes, Captain James Cook James Cook was an explorer of the eighteenth century, known for his voyages to the Pacific Ocean. Cook visited New Zealand, established the first European colony in Australia, and was the first European to visit Hawaii. He also approached Antarctica and explored much of the western coast of North America.


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No. James Cook was a seafarer and explorer who was murdered in Hawaii.


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James Cook charted the east coast of Australia.


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No. James Cook was an explorer of the eighteenth century. He was fifty when he was killed.


What English explorer was murdered on February 14th 1779?

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Did England have a history of sponsoring explorers?

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Did James Cook leave a new government?

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