north-west coast of North America, ------- . A) he had already had a basic knowledge of the area with Captain Cook
B) he had already gained considerable experience at sea
C) Captain Cook had already instructed him on what to look for
D) he had planned an exploratory expedition to the West Indies
E) others had tried to find a sea passage into the interior but had failed
302- In the passage, it is pointed out that Vancouver's exploration of the north-west coasts of America ------- A) was greatly admired by British seamen who named Vancouver Island after him
99 B) caused the Spaniards to give up their claims to North America
C) brought to a successful end the explorations initiated by Captain Cook
D) established that there was no water-passage into the interior
E) was more successful than any expedition he had taken part in
