write a conclusion with the same style for this essay: Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook was a captain from the late 1700s that changed Australia’s history. In 1770, Captain James Cook set out on a scientific expedition to record the transit of Venus. On this same trip, he was given a set of secret instructions to find the Great South Land. Captain James Cook and his voyage in 1770 had a profound impact on Australian history. Not only had he discovered Terra Australis for the Europeans but he had made countless discoveries that greatly impacted European society. However, Captain Cook was not all good, most of the stories that told about Captain Cook’s journey were heavily influenced by him and his crew. Thus leaving most stories about how he mistreated the First Nations people. 

Captain Cook has affected the world in many ways. Not only has he discovered many things that has aided the Europeans, but he was also involved in the discovery of Australia for the British empire. On his first voyage, Captain Cook was given secret instructions to find the Terra Australis. When he first landed in Australia, he found the place where he stayed for 8 days. As he stayed, he surveyed the area and took samples of the flora, fauna and land. On  one of the days that he was ported at Botany Bay he struck down the British flag and claimed the land as owned by the British. This then led to the First Fleet arriving with hundreds of soldiers and convicts that later colonised Australia, taking it from the First Nations people. With all that Captain Cook has done for the British Empire Australia has become what it is today. Europe has also been affected by the discovery of Australia as they had found a whole new continent with plants and animals to study and learn from.

Captain Cook has left a huge impact on the First Nations people. When Captain Cook arrived back in Britain, he explained his findings in the new continent, which he called “Terra Nullius.” This led to a downward spiral of poor mistreatment of the First Nations people, such as the massacres that occurred in the Frontier Wars. As Captain Cook explored Australia he interacted with the land and the First Nations people. However, not only did Cook disrespect the land but were worse to the communities and culture living there. By doing this, a lasting impression has been put upon Australia where it recently became widely accepted that Captain Cook was not the great person that the stories told of. His actions in the past have negatively impacted First Nations people today. Because of this, multiple stories and songs have been written about Captain Cook such as the rhyme written by Ray Kelly; “Captain Cook chased a chook all around Australia, He slipped on a rock, And split his cock-a-doodle-dandy.” Captain Cook has had a lasting impact on First Nations history. By showing that the British Government had complete control over the First Nations people, it was a big shock for the First Nations people who relatively trusted Captain Cook when the first fleet started colonising the First Nations land.

Captain Cook has contributed to the Australian history in both good and bad ways.  By taking Terra Australis for the British Empire, he has allowed Australia to become what it is today. However, modern society isn’t perfect as there are many places that Captain Cooks legacy has affected negatively. By introducing Australia to the Europeans, it allowed a new civilisation to develop in its vast expanding land, however this land was not free. Because of Captain Cooks actions, which later led to the colonisation of Australia, thousands of lives were lost. The stories and culture of many Aboriginal people have been lost in history as a result of the First Fleet's arrival. Captain Cook may not be involved in most conflicts to happen in Australia between the First Nations people and the British Colonizers. But he has been shown to directly relate to how we treat the First Nations people today. Australia has reached a point where our society has started questioning whether statues of him should still be left standing.  Captain Cooks involvement in Australian history has been a mix of controversy and mistreatment of the First Nations people. Even though because of him we have what is Australia today, he is still seen as someone who has lied and mistreated the First Nations people.