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In 1493, when word of Columbus' reports of his successful journey to the New World arrived, Cabot convinced King Henry VII that England did not have to sit still while the Spaniards helped themselves to the New World. Even though the Pope had given Spain control of all the new lands in the New World, King Henry VII liked Cabot's idea.
He paid for Cabot to begin an exploration of the New World as it might add to England's wealth by opening up new trade routes. Cabot also convinced him that it was possible to reach Asia on a more northerly route than Columbus had taken, and this route would be even shorter! The idea that a northern route existed started the search for the Northwest Passage to the Indies.
Cabot sailed out of Bristol with his ship, the Matthew, on May 2, 1497. When he saw land on 24th June 1497, it was not Asia that he had discovered, but Newfoundland (now part of Canada). Cabot did not realise it, but he had found a continent that was unknown in Europe, which he claimed in the name of England.
As well as being the first European explorer to discover the mainland of North America (Canada and the United States), he also sailed further north, making the first recorded attempt to find the Northwest Passage, only to find ice-crusted waters.
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Who explored the new England coastline fo the Americas for England?
John Cabot
Was John Cabot born in England?
no John Cabot was born in Genoa in italy
Who paid for John Cabot's expedition?
Several wealthy merchants of Bristol, England, paid for John Cabot's first expedition.
What country did john Cabot explore for?
John Cabot, a.k.a Giovanni Caboto, explored for England but he, himself was Italian.
Did John Cabot have a map?
No, John Cabot did not have or use a compass. Cabot sailed for England and his first expedition was a failure.
Who explored the new England coastline fo the Americas for England?
John Cabot
Who explored England?
John Capot, Henry Hutson
Italian sea captain who sailed from England?
John Cabot John Cabot
Was John Cabot born in England?
no John Cabot was born in Genoa in italy
Who sent john Cabot to find Asia?
england sent john cabot
Did john Cabot accomplish anything else important?
yes
Did john Cabot accomplish his goal or what set out to do?
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Did John Cabot accomplish his goal or what did he set out to do?
What_was_John_Cabot's_goalkiss kiss
Who paid for John Cabot's expedition?
Several wealthy merchants of Bristol, England, paid for John Cabot's first expedition.
Who did Cabot sailed for?
John Cabot sailed for the country of England
Did John Cabot have a map?
No, John Cabot did not have or use a compass. Cabot sailed for England and his first expedition was a failure.
What country did john Cabot explore for?
John Cabot, a.k.a Giovanni Caboto, explored for England but he, himself was Italian.
