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For whom did Verrazzano explore North America?

  • Queen Elizabeth I

  • King Henry VIII

  • King Francis I of France

  • King Louis XIV

Answer

Verrazzano explored North America on behalf of King Francis I of France. King Francis I sought an alternative western route to Asia and hoped to find riches and new lands. Verrazzano embarked on his voyage in 1524 and documented the East coast of North America from North Carolina to Newfoundland. His exploration paved the way for French colonization in the region and provided crucial geographical knowledge of the Atlantic coast.
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