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He was just a nice little Italian boy who was trying to get away from the boot?

(and maybe pick up a few bucks)

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Q: Why did Cabot cross the Atlantic?
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What did Cabot cross the Atlantic looking for?

Asia.


He was the first under the British to cross the Atlantic?

King Henry VII of England sent John Cabot a Venetian navigator in 1497 to explore for a new passage to Asia. Cabot discovered rich fishing grounds off Newfoundland, and claimed them for England.


When did john Cabot cross the Atlantic?

He traveled the Atlantic in two explorations. One was in 1497, and the other in 1498, where because of a fierce storm, he was never able to return.


Did john Cabot go on the Atlantic ocean?

John Cabot did go on the Atlantic ocean


What ocean did john Cabot cross to reach north America?

Hudson sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to get to North America.


What oceans did John Cabot sail?

Cabot sailed the North Atlantic Ocean.


When was the Atlantic region discovered?

The Atlantic region of Canada was discovered by John Cabot in 1497.


Who claimed the the Atlantic coast for England?

John Cabot


Cabot crossed the Atlantic looking for what?

gold...:) and furs


Who proved that there was a continent between Europe and Asia?

John Cabot was an Italian who was the captian of the first English ship to cross the Atlantic. He proved that there was two continents between Europe and Asia. He named Newfoundland.


Which country sent John cabot across the Atlantic Ocean?

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Who did john Cabot claim the Atlantic coast Newfoundland to Virginia for?

England.