Question

Which discoverer mapped much of Canada's Pacific Coast?

a. Samuel Champlain
b. Louis Riel
c. James Cook
d. None of the above

Answer 1

James Cook was the explorer who mapped much of Canada's Pacific Coast, distinguishing him from other explorers like Samuel de Champlain who was more involved with the French exploration in the eastern part of Canada.

Step-by-step explanation:

The discoverer who mapped much of Canada's Pacific Coast was James Cook. Though explorers like Samuel de Champlain played significant roles in the French exploration and settlement of the New World, including founding Quebec and consolidating French trade with local indigenous peoples, Champlain did not map the Pacific Coast of Canada. The search for the Northwest Passage was a significant motive behind many expeditions, but it was Captain Cook who extensively explored some of the northwest and mapped his concept of the coastline during the late 18th century, providing a clearer picture of North America's Pacific Coast to European mapmakers.

Answer: c. James Cook