Question

Which European explorer claimed the land of Newfoundland or Labrador?

1) Columbus
2) Frobisher
3)aboto
4) Eric the Red

Answer 1

John Cabot, under the English flag, claimed the land of Newfoundland or Labrador in June 1497.

Step-by-step explanation:

The European explorer who claimed the land of Newfoundland or Labrador was John Cabot. Unlike Christopher Columbus, who sailed for Spain, or Leif Ericson who explored centuries earlier, John Cabot sailed under the English flag. During the reign of Henry VII, England began its first voyages of exploration. In May 1497, John Cabot was granted permission to find a northern route to Asia. He reached and claimed Newfoundland in June 1497 for England. This claim started as a result of England's interest in finding new fishing grounds and a passage to Asia, but also eventually led to England's claim to North American territories.