erican shores since the viking Leif Erikson. Brining back knowledge of the greatamount of fish located in the waters off present day Canada and Newfoundland, he gaveEngland and other counties an alternative means of obtaining, an export of which Icelandhad a monopoly. With these two products of exploration under his belt, Caboto can becredited for the eventual colonization of the Grand Banks area of Canada. With this, healso established the British presence in these times of exploration and discovery, and hecreated the means for England’s later claims to North America. ...
