What led to Britain establishing colonies in the Pacific islands?(1 point)

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the Dutch arrived in Australia and established colonies
the Dutch arrived in Australia and established colonies

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.

Answer 1

None of the given responses accurately describe what led to Britain establishing colonies in the Pacific islands. The correct answer is: Captain James Cook, a British captain, explored the Pacific islands reaching the Southeast coast of Australia.