What led to Britain establishing colonies in the Pacific islands?

Question

A. the Dutch arrived in Australia and established colonies

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

C. Polynesian navigators invited the British to establish a colony.

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

Answer 1

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