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Australia wasn't colonized by the English until 1788, so in 1770 only Indigenous people lived here. But In 1770, Englishman Lieutenant James Cook charted the Australian east coast in his ship HM Barque Endeavour. On August 22, Cook claimed the east coast of the continent at Possession Island, naming it New South Wales.
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What did England claimed in 1770?
Australia
How was early Australia influenced by Britain?
Australia was claimed by England in 1770 and initially settled in 1788. So pick a date.
Who went to Australia in 1770?
Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain Cook) arrived at the east coast of Australia in 1770.
When cook discover Australia?
1770
Who claimed Australia for the British in AD 1770?
(Lieutenant) James Cook claimed the east coast of Australia for Great Britain in 1770.
Who is the explorer who discovered most of Australia in 1770?
No explorer discovered most of Australia in 1770. Australia had been "discovered" over 150 years earlier by the Dutch. However, Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain) charted the east coast in 1770.
What was Australia called in 1770?
New Holland
What country did englan claim in 1770?
australia
In what year did Captain Cook land in Australia?
James Cook never settled in Australia. After charting the eastern coast of the continent in 1770, he returned to England. During his life, he made two more significant voyages, but his home remained in England.
Did Captain Cook settle Australia?
Yes he did in 1770
When and why did captain James cook discover Australia?
1770
When did Captain Cook arrive in Australia?
Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook reached the eastern coast of Australia in April 1770. He first sighted and named Point Hicks on the southeastern coast, and gradually moved northwards.
