Answer:
C. A British captain explored the Pacific Islands
Explanation:
The main factor that contributed to Britain establishing colonies in the Pacific islands is that "A British captain explored the Pacific Islands."
This is evident in the fact that a British explorer or navigator known as James Cook explored the uncharted territory covering the Pacific Islands from the area of New Zealand to Hawaii around 1768 to 1779. His exploration knowledge led the Europeans particularly Britain to establish colonies in the region.
Option 2) Santa Anna signed a treaty with Texas.
Answer:
New researhc on the harmful effects of pesticides influenced the US government's decision to establish the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970.
Explanation:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the government agency responsible for health and the environment in the United States.
The EPA was established by President Richard Nixon on December 2, 1970. In July 1970, it was approved by the public as demand for cleaner water, air, and land following environmental disasters such as the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire. Prior to the establishment of the EPA, the US government did not have structured instruments to address pollution that is hazardous to human health and the environment.
