How did White discover North America?
Accident
Pirates
Exploration expedition
A dream
Answer
An exploration expedition led by John Cabot led to the discovery of North America by Europeans. The expedition set sail from Bristol, England in 1497, and reached the coast of Newfoundland. Cabot and his crew then explored the coast of North America for several weeks, before returning to England. The discovery of North America by Europeans had a profound impact on the history of both Europe and North America.
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