What is Giovanni Caboto known for?

a. He explored parts of Canada for England, whose rulers used his trip to claim much of North America.

b. He established the first Italian colony in North America after exploring the Hudson River.

c. He discovered the Northwest Passage from eastern North America to the Pacific.

d. He sailed for England and attacked Spanish treasure ships in the Caribbean.

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Walker Hardy

15 February, 05:30

What is Giovanni Caboto known for?

a. He explored parts of Canada for England, whose rulers used his trip to claim much of North America.

b. He established the first Italian colony in North America after exploring the Hudson River.

c. He discovered the Northwest Passage from eastern North America to the Pacific.

d. He sailed for England and attacked Spanish treasure ships in the Caribbean.

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Marin Francis · Answer 1

Giovanni Caboto is perhaps best known because " a. He explored parts of Canada for England, whose rulers used his trip to claim much of North America," since this was during the "scramble" for the New World in 1497.