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John Cabot believed he was in Asia because he was searching for a westward route to the East Indies, which were known for their lucrative spices and goods. When he landed on the North American coast in 1497, he misidentified the land as part of Asia due to the limited geographic knowledge of the time and his expectations from contemporary maps and reports. His confusion was further compounded by the fact that the lands he encountered shared some similarities with descriptions of Asian territories.

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When did John Cabot do it?

First of all next time you need to tell us when did he do what. Luckily I realized that you are asking us "When did John Cabot start to be an explorer.Well John Cabot started exploring in 1496-1498 at the age of 21. :)


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John Cabot encountered several problems during his exploration, including harsh weather conditions, lack of supplies, and disagreements with his crew. Additionally, he faced challenges navigating unknown waters and accurately determining his location. These obstacles ultimately led to the failure of some of his expeditions and his disappearance during his final voyage.


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In 1497, Italian-born John Cabot sailed from England to North America, looking for a northern route to Asia. Accounts vary on where he landed; most likely it was the coast of Newfoundland, Labrador or Cape Breton.


Did John Cabot explore Delaware?

The short answer to the question is, "We will never know." It is possible that Cabot explored the east coast of what is now the US. Records, if there were any, no longer survive. Some historians say that Cabot never returned from his second voyage, but there is some evidence to the contrary. There was a report, around 1500, of a map showing the eastern seaboard of North America. If the report was accurate, it could have been produced by Cabot. Such a map would probably have shown Delaware Bay. Whether Cabot actually did explore Delaware, however, is pure speculation.

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