Who is credited with the discovery of Canada?
Correct answer: C. John Cabot
- A. Christopher Columbus
- B. Ferdinand Magellan
- C. John Cabot
- D. Jacques Cartier
Explanation
John Cabot, an Italian navigator sailing for England, reached the coast of North America in 1497 and is conventionally credited in European history with discovering Canada. Norse explorers reached the region earlier, so “discovery” here reflects the traditional European account.
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