Did Verrazzano explore North America in the 16th century?
Yes
No
He never explored North America
The exact time is unknown
Answer
Yes, Verrazzano explored North America in the 16th century. In 1524, under the patronage of King Francis I of France, he led an expedition that explored the Atlantic coast of what is now the United States and Canada, from what is now South Carolina to Newfoundland. Verrazzano's voyage was one of the earliest European expeditions to explore the North American coast.
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