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Why did john Cabot explore?

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When John Cabot heard of Christopher Columbus's successful journey, he convinced King Henry VII that England did not have to sit still while the Spaniards helped themselves to the New World.

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because he was looking for gold, minerals and other resources to give to the king of England. John was also looking for a passage to India.

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he thougt he could reach Asia by crossing the world

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When John Cabot heard of Christopher Columbus's successful journey, he convinced King Henry VII that England did not have to sit still while the Spaniards helped themselves to the New World.

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