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Canada's History › Early History
Who was the first European to map Canada's Atlantic coast?
- Samuel de Champlain
- John Cabot
- Jacques Cartier
- Giovanni Caboto
Why this is the correct answer
John Cabot, an Italian explorer sailing under the English flag, was the first European to map Canada's Atlantic coast when he landed in 1497. His voyage established Britain's early claim to North America.