James Cook's Impact On Aboriginal Society
Australia follows the western culture, which was adopted by the Indigenous and non-Indigenous people after the invasion of Anglo-Europeans in 17th century.
In 1770, Englishman Lieutenant James Cook claimed the east coast under instruction from King George III of England at Possession Island, naming eastern Australia 'New South Wales'. James Cook had clear instruction from British government “You are also with the consent of the Natives, take possession of Convenient Situations in the Country... or, if you find the Country uninhabited take possession of it’. Initially when European landed in the land of Aboriginal people, they were astonished by the way Aboriginal people were happily and perfectly living their lives. Cook was working under
In 1770, Englishman Lieutenant James Cook claimed the east coast under instruction from King George III of England at Possession Island, naming eastern Australia 'New South Wales'. James Cook had clear instruction from British government “You are also with the consent of the Natives, take possession of Convenient Situations in the Country... or, if you find the Country uninhabited take possession of it’. Initially when European landed in the land of Aboriginal people, they were astonished by the way Aboriginal people were happily and perfectly living their lives. Cook was working under