John CabotJohn Cabot

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John Cabot was born in Italy John Cabot was born in Italy but moved to England in but moved to England in 1495.1495.

His goal was to find His goal was to find spices spices and jewels in Asia.and jewels in Asia.

He set sail in 1497.He set sail in 1497.

The name of his ship was The name of his ship was called the Matthew.called the Matthew.

He asked the king of He asked the king of Portugal, but he said no.Portugal, but he said no.

Cabot did not find jewels Cabot did not find jewels and spices, but he did find a and spices, but he did find a great fishing spot.great fishing spot.

He was given the name He was given the name “ The great Admiral”.“ The great Admiral”.

Finally he was lost at sea.Finally he was lost at sea.

THE END!THE END!