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Q: Why did Great Britain sponsor James cook?
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Where did jame cook start his voyage?

James Cook's voyages started from Great Britain.


What country paid for the third voyage of James Cook?

Great Britain.


Who claimed Australia for great Brittan?

James Cook claimed Australia for Great Britain.


What is the hometown of James Cook?

James Cook was born in Yorkshire England but moved to Ormesby. he then left home and worked on Staithes


What part of Australia did James Cook take?

James Cook did not "take" Australia. He did, however, claim part of Australia for great Britain. James Cook was the first known European to sail up and chart the eastern coast of Australia, which he claimed for Great Britain under the name of New South Wales.


When did James Cook return to Britain after his first mission?

To cook.


Who was the explorer who sailed for Great Britain?

Francis Drake, James Cook, Charles Darwin.


What name did Great Britain give Australia?

When James Cook claimed the eastern half of Australia for Great Britain, he named it "New South Wales", the name still held by one of the states.


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.


Did James Cook have pets?

James Cook was a famous explorer from Britain. It is unknown if he had any personal pets of his own.


What was James Cook destinations?

James cook was trying to find a vantage point of Venus from Tahiti and claim it for Britain


Who was the captain who claimed Australia for Britain?

James Cook