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What was John Cabot's name in Italian?
What was John Cabot's name in Italian?
Giovanni Caboto
Of the two cities mentioned, where is John Cabot believed to have been born?
Of the two cities mentioned, where is John Cabot believed to have been born?
Genoa
Was John Cabot alive when Christopher Columbus discovered the New World?
Was John Cabot alive when Christopher Columbus discovered the New World?
True
When did John Cabot die?
When did John Cabot die?
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Why did John Cabot leave Venice if he had become socially prominent?
Why did John Cabot leave Venice if he had become socially prominent?
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Where did John Cabot go after leaving Venice?
Where did John Cabot go after leaving Venice?
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What did John Cabot do in his newly adopted land?
What did John Cabot do in his newly adopted land?
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Why did John Cabot go to Portugal?
Why did John Cabot go to Portugal?
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How did John Cabot arrive in England?
How did John Cabot arrive in England?
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What did King Henry VII provide John Cabot?
What did King Henry VII provide John Cabot?
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What is a letter patent?
What is a letter patent?
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What condition did the letter patent contain?
What condition did the letter patent contain?
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Why did John Cabot provide his merchant investors with a high rate of return?
Why did John Cabot provide his merchant investors with a high rate of return?
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What was the name of the ship that John Cabot used on his first voyage?
What was the name of the ship that John Cabot used on his first voyage?
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In what year did John Cabot set sail for his first voyage?
In what year did John Cabot set sail for his first voyage?
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What does a caravel of 50 tons mean, according to the times?
What does a caravel of 50 tons mean, according to the times?
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What happened on his first voyage?
What happened on his first voyage?
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When did John Cabot set sail on his second voyage?
When did John Cabot set sail on his second voyage?
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When did John Cabot land in North America?
When did John Cabot land in North America?
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Did John Cabot believe he landed in North America?
Did John Cabot believe he landed in North America?
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How many flags did John Cabot plant upon landing in the New World?
How many flags did John Cabot plant upon landing in the New World?
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Why would John Cabot plant a Papal banner/flag?
Why would John Cabot plant a Papal banner/flag?
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When did the Church of England break away from the Roman Catholic Church and the Papacy?
When did the Church of England break away from the Roman Catholic Church and the Papacy?
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Who was King Henry VIII and why did he ask for an annulment from the Pope?
Who was King Henry VIII and why did he ask for an annulment from the Pope?
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Why is John Cabot's second voyage so notable?
Why is John Cabot's second voyage so notable?
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Study Notes
John Cabot Overview
- John Cabot's Italian name is Giovanni Caboto.
- Likely birthplace is Genoa, not Venice.
- He was alive during Christopher Columbus's discovery of the New World.
Life and Career
- Cause of leaving Venice: bankruptcy.
- Journey after leaving Venice: moved to Spain and then England.
- In England, he became a merchant and explorer.
- He explored options for a new trade route to Asia while in Portugal.
Engagement with Monarchy
- John Cabot arrived in England in 1495 with his family.
- He received a letter patent from King Henry VII, authorizing exploration and land claims for England.
- Letter patent required Cabot to bring back valuable goods.
Voyages and Discoveries
- Offered high returns to merchant investors to secure financing for explorations.
- First voyage ship: the Matthew, set sail in 1497.
- Landed in North America in 1497; uncertainty exists about whether he thought he reached Asia or not.
- He planted two flags upon landing: one for England and one for the Papacy to claim the land for the Church.
Second Voyage
- Second voyage set sail in 1498.
- Notable for being the first European group on the North American mainland since the Norse, exploring areas like Newfoundland and Labrador.
Historical Context
- The Church of England separated from the Roman Catholic Church in 1534 during King Henry VIII's reign.
- King Henry VIII sought an annulment from the Pope due to issues in his marriage, impacting the church's authority in England.
Miscellaneous
- Ship misfortune: the Matthew sank on a subsequent voyage.
- A caravel of 50 tons referred to the capacity to carry wine, emphasizing maritime trading practices of the time.
- John Cabot’s significant contributions helped establish English claims to the New World and influenced future exploration.
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Test your knowledge about John Cabot, the Italian explorer known for his voyages to North America. These flashcards cover key facts about his life, including his origins and contemporaneous events with Christopher Columbus. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts alike!
