Which factor contributed to Britain establishing colonies in the Pacific islands?(1 point) Responses Polynesian navigators invited the British to establish a colony. Polynesian navigators invited the British to establish a colony. Spain sent British prisoners to the islands. Spain sent British prisoners to the islands. A British captain explored the Pacific islands. A British captain explored the Pacific islands. France paid for British explorers to settle in the islands. France paid for British explorers to settle in the islands.

A British captain explored the Pacific islands.