England claimed _______ in 1770. It established colonies in the region and gained more control over it than any other European empire.

Social Studies · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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England claimed Australia in 1770. The claim was made by Captain James Cook, who landed on the east coast of Australia and claimed it for Great Britain. Subsequently, England established colonies in the region, leading to the eventual colonization and European settlement of Australia.