Question

Which factor contributed to Britain establishing colonies in the Pacific islands? A. France paid for British explorers to settle in the islands. B. Spain sent British prisoners to the islands. C. A British captain explored the Pacific islands. D. Polynesisan navigators invited the British to establish a colony.

Answer 1

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.