The Life Of John Cabot
Published on Nov 05, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
John cabot was born in 1450 in Genoa, Italy.
He died around the year 1499.
IN HIS EARLY LIFE,
JOHN BECAME A SKILLED NAVIGATOR IN TRAVELS TO THE MEDITERRANEAN.
JOHN SOON AFTER MOVED TO ENGLAND.
HE HOPED TO FIND TRADE ROUTES IN ASIA TO CLAIM FOR ENGLAND.
NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT JOHN CABOT
EVEN THOUGH HE ESTABLISHED BRITAN'S CLAIM TO LAND IN CANADA.
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John Cabot's wanted to explore because he wanted to prove that there was a quicker way to India than Christopher Columbus' route.
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John Cabot was sponsored by King Henry 7th of England. Cabot was hoping to find a sea route to Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. John was inspired by Christopher Columbus and he studied him.
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John Cabot's Journey
- John departed from Bristol with 5 ships and a crew of 300 men.
- On their route, 1 ship became disabled and sailed to Ireland.
- The other ships continued on without the other ship.
- For many years it is believed that the ships were lost at sea.
- But documents recently showed that they didn't die.
CABOT'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- John claimed land in Newfoundland for England.
- He discovered parts of Canada.
- Cabot claimed North America for England.
- This setting the course for England's rise to power in the 16th and 17th centuries.
