Cooks 1st Journey
What is the name of the ship that James Cook was made a captain of?
The Endeavour
Who are the natives, according to the Europeans?
Indigenous Australians
What could they see on the south shore?
A few huts, men, women and children.
What is Cook confident about?
That the land had not been seen or visited by any Europeans
Why are laws important?
Safety and individual rights
Who ordered James Cook to sail to Tahiti?
King George
What was Captain Cook ordered to form/cultivate?
Friendship and Alliance
Did they welcome the Europeans?
No, they opposed it
Who does the land belong to according to Captain Cook?
Great Britain
Where did the Endeavour travel to first?
Tahiti
What were they taking possession of?
Of the country
What is a musket?
A type of gun
What did King George take possession of?
The whole Eastern Coast
Where is Australia located?
South Pacific Ocean
Was the land considered uninhabited?
Yes
What did the Indigenous people throw?
Darts/spears
What evidence did Cook see that made him believe that areas were inhabited?
Smokes
What was Australia called in 1768?
New Holland
Were they shown civility/respect or regard/considered?
No
Why do you think the indigenous people were angry about the watering place?
Because it was their home/area
What are the colours of the English flag?
Blue, red and white