The Interest in Travel and Exploration During the Eighteenth Century

Multiple Choice

The interest in travel and exploration during the eighteenth century led to the Royal Society engaging Captain Cook to make an expedition.Which of the following correctly describes Cook's legacy?

A) He rejected European values in favor of an indigenous lifestyle.
B) He famously reported that Pacific Islanders were models of morality.
C) He became the first western ruler of Hawaii.
D) He was considered an English martyr after being killed by natives.
E) British leaders condemned him as an unenlightened, violent figure.