USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -England, hoping to profit from any trade Cabot might establish with the New World, gave support to his efforts to sail to unknown lands and return with goods. Under a patent granted by Henry VII in 1496, Cabot sailed from Bristol in 1497 and discovered Newfoundland and Cape Breton Island on the North American coast.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1496, King Henry VII issued letters patent to Cabot and his son, which authorized them to make a voyage of discovery and to return with goods for sale on the English market.

Detailed explanation-3: -After his father’s death, Cabot conducted his own voyages of discovery, seeking the Northwest Passage through North America on behalf of England.

Detailed explanation-4: -On 5 March 1496, King Henry VII granted a letters patent to John Cabot and his sons. This permitted them to investigate, claim and possess any new lands so long as they did not intrude on Spanish or Portuguese territories.