What is Giovanni da verrazzano goal?

Giovanni da Verrazzano was an Italian explorer who sought to find a westward route to Asia, specifically aiming to discover new trade routes for European powers. In 1524, he was commissioned by the French crown to explore the North American coast, with the goal of establishing French claims in the New World and seeking potential sites for colonization. His explorations contributed to the mapping of parts of what is now the eastern United States.