Who led the voyage of exploration Broughton took part in?
Captain James Cook
Admiral Richard Byrd
Captain George Vancouver
Captain Robert Falcon Scott
Answer
Captain George Vancouver led the voyage of exploration in which William Broughton took part. The voyage lasted from 1791 to 1795, and it was the first European expedition to explore the northwest coast of North America. Broughton was one of the ship's captains, and he was responsible for surveying the coast and making maps. The voyage was a success, and it helped to establish the British claim to the region.
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