John Cabot
Published on Dec 04, 2015
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John Cabot
Merchant, Shopkeeper and Skilled Navigator
Personal Background
- Born around the year 1450
- Merchant, shopkeeper, and navigator
- Home Country: Italy
- His date of death is unknown
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Sponsor
- England sponsored him
- King Henry VII sponsored him
- England merchants provided funds
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Reasons for exploration
- He wanted spices & silks from Asia
- He was seeking Asia traders
- To take part in the trade with Asia traders
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Route of exploration
- Eastern part of Canada- Maryland
Impact
- Discovered Canada & made new maps
- Opened the way for English settlers
- He found new land & made new maps
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