All men were Italian explorers who's work lead to the establishment of the modern American continent with Caboto discovering what is now the east coast of the USA and Vespucci being the one to realise the lands that Columbus discovered were a new continent. Yet it was Columbus that was selected as the main icon of Italian-American heritage.
So why was Columbus picked instead of Caboto or Vespucci?
Were Caboto or Vespucci ever considered to take the spotlight in the celebrations or even to replace Columbus seeing as they haven't become as controversial as Columbus?
Working on something. Not complete in any way, also, yes, there will be a WALLAVE version instead of Connally, just wanted to be a little more realistic.
What do you think of this?
Note: argh titlegore, I knowβI just couldn't fit it all in. The spirit is willing but the command of syntax is weak.
Life:
John Cabot was born in 1450 in Italy, though the exact location and dates are disputed. At 26 he gained Venetian citizenship and became eligible to participate in maritime trade, which he took part in, possibly as a spice merchant or slave trader. He seems to have married and fathered several children before leaving Venice as an insolvent debtor in late December 1488. From here, he attempted several city improvement projects, which were alternately rejected or abandoned. In search of funding, he found himself in England and may have received a royal patent for a voyage, though other sources believe he received Italian backing. He planned to find an alternate, shorter route to China (or possibly the Spice Islands) departing from the North West; this would make him and his backers very wealthy.
Little is known of Cabotβs first voyage, which was unsuccessful. It was likely in the summer of 1496 and was likely ended due to poor weather and lack of supplies. Undeterred, Cabotβs second voyage took place the next year. Most of what is known about it comes from several letters, and the majority of the information is contradictory, with details including dates, crew, number and type of ships, and destination debated. From Bristol, Cabot and his crew crossed the Atlantic and landed somewhere on North Americaβs coast, probably Newfoundland and Labrador, though the exact locations are, again, disputed. Several possible routes have been suggested. Interestingly, Cabot did very little exploring, alighting just long enough to refresh water supplies before turning the ship back; some goods on the ship, such as wooden figures and a bow, suggest that he may have had contact with natives as he sailed along the coast and back to England. Upon his return, Cabot became a celebrated citizen, and quite wealthy for one who had been bankrupted only a decade before. These attentions did not last long, however, and with his star fading, Cabot was eager to embark on another voyage. His next patent was granted on February 3, 1498.
Final Voyage
In early May 1498, Cabot departed Bristol with a fleet of ships, likely five. Some carried valuable goods
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On the off chance that anyone here has experience with JCU apartments can you answer some of these questions.
Are they scattered all over Rome or close to each other?
Are they alcohol free?
Can guys and girls share apartments?
Is the 40 minute walk from campus an issue?
So it appears from a contemporaneous account that John Cabot, a Venetian hired by Henry VII of England, planted the flag of Venice next to England's when he discovered North America in 1497. The Charter granted to him by Henry says explicitly he was to fly the banners of England, but doesn't necessarily exclude others.
I'm wondering what the general vexillological attitude was back in those days? Were Venice and England too far apart to be rivals? Would the English seamen with Cabot view his act as disrespectful? Or was Venice perhaps more of the 'Brussels' of those days- a transnational banking city- rather than a competitor?
Without JFK as an established member of the party, Dems in 1960 will most likely pick a different candidate for president. Who would this be? Could they still defeat Nixon?
I'm planning to study abroad at JCU, but I'm not sure about which housing option is the best. I can choose between the Trastevere Apartments, Gianicolo Residence, or Lungara Apartments. Can anyone that's done this program before give any feedback on these?
