JOHN CABOT

WHO HE WAS

• A navigator
• Born in1450
• Died in 1500
• Also known as Giovanni Caboto
• An Italian Explorer
• He represented England under King Henry VII

John Cabot

Voyage

• The Voyage took place in 1497
• A crew of 18
• They sailed from May to June 24

Reasons for Exploration

• compete with other kings
• claim new lands
• expand their power
• discover riches

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

John Cabot thought he found China. He actually reached Newfoundland, part of Canada.

Route: West on a course far north of Columbus's original route.

This was John Cabot's route.

Interactions with Natives

• They also found animal traps.
• They found fishing and weaving tools.
• He did not meet native people.

Additional Info

• John Cabot lost his birth certificate at sea, so no one knows his birthday.
• It is assumed that the ship's crew and all passengers were lost at sea.

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