History Challenge - Tuesday 23rd June

Hello year 4,

Last time, for your history challenge, you looked at the life of Captain Cook. Captain Cook famously lived in Whitby for a period of time and it is said this is where he develop his interest in the sea and travelling. If you haven't completed the research lesson on Captain cook it would be a good idea to complete that first!

Recently, people have requested a number of statues and monuments be removed from around the country, as they the believe some of the historical figures the represent were not good people. Captain Cook's statue is one of these.

Here is a Newsround article about the issue, if you haven't seen it:

Newsround

And here is an article from the Yorkshire Post about people guarding Captain Cook's monument:

Yorkshire Post

Your Task


Complete the following table. Use what you have found out about Captain Cook to help you.

Now answer the following question: Do you think Captain Cook's statue should be removed? Explain your reasoning using this format:

I think ______________________________ because ______________________________ .