What was the main purpose of Captain James Cook’s voyage to the Pacific Northwest?

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helping to stop the spread of disease among Native Americans
helping to stop the spread of disease among Native Americans

establishing peaceful relations with the Native Americans and other countries in the region
establishing peaceful relations with the Native Americans and other countries in the region

fighting the Spanish and taking over gold shipments
fighting the Spanish and taking over gold shipments

scientific research and claiming discovered land for England

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The main purpose of Captain James Cook’s voyage to the Pacific Northwest was scientific research and claiming discovered land for England. Cook's expeditions were primarily aimed at exploring uncharted territories, conducting scientific studies, and expanding British territorial claims.