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