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What led to Britain establishing colonies in the Pacific islands?(1 point)
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Polynesian navigators invited the British to establish a colony.
Polynesian navigators invited the British to establish a colony.

Captain James Cook, a British captain, explored the Pacific islands reaching the Southeast coast of Australia
Captain James Cook, a British captain, explored the Pacific islands reaching the Southeast coast of Australia

France paid for British explorers to settle in the islands.
France paid for British explorers to settle in the islands.

the Dutch arrived in Australia and established colonies
the Dutch arrived in Australia and established colonies
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The correct answer is: Captain James Cook, a British captain, explored the Pacific islands reaching the Southeast coast of Australia.

Yes, but he stopped by Oahu as well :) (My first school was Punahoe)

That's correct! Captain James Cook did stop at Oahu, Hawaii during his voyages in the Pacific islands. He also visited other islands in Polynesia, such as Tahiti and New Zealand. Thank you for the additional information!