Exploration & Discovery

John Cabot's Historic Landing in Newfoundland

John Cabot, an Italian explorer sailing under the English flag, successfully landed at Newfoundland, marking the first substantial European exploration of North America since the Viking voyages centuries earlier. This excursion, undertaken on behalf of King Henry VII, was driven by the quest for new trade routes and territories. Cabot's crew was greeted by the rich fishing grounds of the region, which would later become crucial to European economies. His expedition opened the way for future explorations and engagements with the continent.

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