What were the motives for John Cabot's expeditions?

Answer 1

John Cabot wanted to find new opportunities for trading. He wanted to go to Asia. Thinking it is a shorter route, he sailed west from Europe and ended up in North America. He was inspired to travel after finding out about Christopher Columbus' journey.

Answer 2

Economic: Gold , Natural Resources , and tradeReligious: Spread of ChristianityCompetition: Competition for empire and belief in superiority of own culture. :)

Answer 3

To find spices,gold and riches that were said to be found in India. King Henry VII of England was jealous of Portugal and Spain that they had found routes to get these things so he sent John Cabot to set sail.

Answer 4

His motive was to find a route to Asia across North America.

Answer 5

John Cabot's motive was that he was trying to find a westward route to Asia by following in Columbus's footsteps.

Answer 6

He wanted to be known as the successful mapmaker, and most importantly

as many explorers, he wanted to find the northwest coast, followed by the fame.