Task- you will research the exploration of Captain James Cook and determine what the strengths and significance of this exploration. What were the implications and consequences ( both positive and negative) of his exploration?
Students: Michael Basher, Peter Reid, Bob Methlie
Facts Found:
1. He commanded three voyages of discovery for Great Brittan.
2. Sailed around the world twice.
3. Led to the establishment of colonies through the Pacific.
4. Took a scientific expedition to Tahiti to observe a solar eclipse by Venus, and it was successful.
5. October 1769 he was the first European to land of New Zealand
6. On his famous ship the Resolution Cook sailed further than any European to Antarctica.
7. 1778 He became the first known European to reach the Hawaiian Islands.
8. First European to land on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
Internet Source: http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/95oct/jcook.html
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