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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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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.
Who rpresented great Britain in te Berlin conference?
who was the captain
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.
Who were the first black people in Britain?
the black slaves. since the 13oos and made a great impact on Britain
What sea captain first took possession of Australia in the name of Great Britain?
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.
Who was the captain of the SS Great Britain?
John Gray
Who rpresented great Britain in te Berlin conference?
who was the captain
Which country did Captain Cook claim Australia for?
Captain Cook claimed Australia for Great Britain in 1770
Who was the first captain for great Britain in the ryder cup?
Ted Ray.
Where did jame cook start his voyage?
James Cook's voyages started from Great Britain.
What ruler made a great impact on Britain?
Julius
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?
James Ralfe has written: 'The naval biography of Great Britain' -- subject(s): Biography, Great Britain, Great Britain. Royal Navy, History, Naval History, Naval operations
Why did tariffs become an issue with Great Britain?
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