Which of the following statements about Drake's landing in California is false?
a. It probably took place at what is now Drake's Bay.
b. It was followed by a serious English attempt to establish a colony in California.
c. It revealed that the Coast Miwok Indians regarded the Englishmen as relatives returned from the dead.
d. It occurred by accident in the course of Drake's voyage around the world.
Answer: b. It was followed by a serious English attempt to establish a colony in California.
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