John Cabot, Giovanni da Verrazzano, and Jacques Cartier were all explorers seeking a northwest passage to Asia, motivated by the lucrative trade in spices and other goods. They aimed to find a quicker route to the riches of the East Indies. Additionally, Cartier and Verrazzano explored North America's Coastlines, claiming land for their respective countries and searching for resources and potential settlements. Their expeditions contributed to European knowledge of the New World and its potential for colonization.
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