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John Cabot
Giovanni Caboto (1450-1499), known as John Cabot in English, was an Italian explorer and navigator that discovered Newfoundland. He was sponsored by King Henry VII of England.
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What did John Cabot accomplish?
He was the second person to find north America, but he was looking for a quicker route to Asia.
His expedition allowed the English to claim much of the eastern coast of North America.
He caboted many young women on his journeys through Asia, he is thought of as a modern Marco Polo.
He is also known as the creator of the enema.
What was john cabots first big trip?
John cabots first big trip did not turn out as well as the other two. He set out in 1497 but was got in a terrible storm and he had to turn back to where he started. Then later that year in 1497 he started another exploration. Succesfull, he discouverd the province Noufoundland and labrador and also on that exploration he discouverd fish. One year later John Cabot and 300 sea men set out on third explortion and was never heard of again.
What does the englad flag look like that john Cabot sail for?
John Cabot was born in Italy. He explored and served under King Henry VII who was the ruler of the country of England.
How are John Cabot and christopher Columbus alike?
Both Columbus and Cabot figured out they could sail west to reach the Indies.
When did john Cabot lay the basis for British claim to north America?
John Cabot claimed Newfoundland for England in 1965.
Why did John Cabot wanted to go to Asia and India?
John Cabot never led an expedition to Asia. However, when he was alive, it was believed that the New World was actually Asia, so he would have thought he had gotten to Asia.
His motives for trying to get to Asia were to acquire expensive items, such as silks, spices, and jewels.
He traveled to the Americas because at the time, sailing west from Europe was thought to be the quickest way to get to Asia.
you didn't really answer my question because that wasn't the question i asked.
What bodies of water did john Cabot find?
John Cabot sailed the oceans there are no "county regions" in the oceans.
What country did cabot sail for?
John Cabot was an Italian navigator and explorer who sailed for England.
Why John Cabot was successful?
He overcame these problems by thinking hard, staying in school, not doing drugs and eatting his vegtables
What technologies did john Cabot use on his joruneys?
He used a caravel, which is this type of boat that can go closer to land, but still uses sails.
How were john cabots voyages funded?
Spain funded John Cabot's explorations using patents and by seeking funding from investors. Many people invested in exploration in order to share riches that were found.
Why do you still remember John Cabot?
For his bravery and encouragement and the way he wanted to get to china without coming back to his home land.
Did John Cabot accomplish his goal or what he set out to do?
No John Cabot was trying to get to India for riches but instead he ended up in North America and claimed Newfound Land for Britain. That's where the name 'Indians' comes from.rggrrggrgrgrgghh
What was some of John Cabot's goals?
he wanted to find an altwater route to Asia by traveling North and west.
How would you describe the ships or other transportation used by john Cabot?
john cabot used a old wooden boat
What first nation group did john Cabot meet?
Since no one is sure exactly where he landed in the New World, we can't know for sure what tribes he would have met. It is generally assumed that he reached Newfoundland, in which case he would have met members of the Micmac Nation.
