Exploration & Discovery

John Cabot's Voyage to the West

John Cabot, an Italian explorer sailing under English patronage, set out from Bristol, England, aboard the ship Matthew. His mission was to find a westward route to Asia, driven by the desire for trade and exploration. Cabot's voyage marked a significant moment in the Age of Discovery, with ambitions fueled by new navigational techniques and the thrill of exploration. It was a bold move, representing England's aspirations in the trans-Atlantic exploration race, which would soon lead to the encounters with North America.

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