James cook

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James cook

• 3rd grade
• Ms. Jolay
• Rm. 106
• Steve Liu
• Friday, November 2006

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Where was he from and was he born

• Matron, England
• October 27, 1728
• Morton, Cleveland

3
What happened during his childhood?

• Own ship
• captain
• Poor
• Farmer
• Royal navy
• Learn astronomy and mathematics

4
Where did he explore?

• New Zealand
• The pacific

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Why did he explore this area? What was he
looking for?

• Find gold
• Find riches

6
What happened while exploring?

• War broke out
• Britain v.s France

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Why is he famous for?

• Discovers Pacific ocean
• Discovers New Zealand

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Death

• February 14, 1779