john cabot
By: Payton Ditta
John Cabot
He was born in Italy and moved to England with his family. is first voyage was in 1497.
Email: jhoncabot@yahoo.com
Location: John was born around 1450
Phone: 987-345-768
Twitter: @john_cobot
Who John Sailed for
Cabot sailed for King Henry IIV of England. He ruled England for 24 years until he died,
Routes Taken
Cabots first voyage was from England to Canada. When he arrived he thought he was in Asia. he left on May 2nd in 1487
places discovered
Cabot discovered canada but he thought it was Asia. so claiming north America to england.
John Cabot - Mini Biography
Amazing feats
Cabot was the first European to find Canada and on his second voyage he hit north america and brought back some animals and plants they they had never seen.
charactoristics
John was a little stuck up and greedy and didn't want to help Columbus because he wanted the fame. he didn't want to share it with someone else.
purpose of voyage
his purpose of his voyage was to get to Asia and wanted to get some riches.
outcome
his outcome was that he made it to Canada/north america and was the first European to make it there
significant events
he was taught cartography, navigation, astronomy and seamanship at a early age.