Wednesday, March 2, 2011

John Cabot

          Facts
    • He was a Italian born English explorer and navigator.
    • He was born in Italy and moved to England in 1495.
    • He sailed off to Canada in 1497.
    • He was born 1450.
    • He was requested to sail to Canada by king Henry VII of England.
    • He sailed on a ship called the Matthew.
    • He landed near Labrador' Newfoundland and Cape Breton Island.
    • He thought there was a seaway connecting North America to Asia.
    • In 1498 he may of reached America this is uncertain of.
    • John Cabot died in 1499 in England. 
   
                                                                                                           
   Opinion  
   • He was the greatest explorer ever.
   • He is great for discovering Canada.
   • He meant to discover Canada.
   • He is the most famous explorer ever.
   • He is the smartest explorer ever.
  
   
                                             
             

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