Map Exercise 1-2 on the Outline Map of the World That Follows and That

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John Cabot, an Italian navigator and explorer, is known for his voyage from England to North America in 1497, which he did under the commission of Henry VII of England. During his first voyage across the North Atlantic, Cabot would have likely encountered the prevailing westerly winds, which blow from west to east in the temperate zones of the Earth.

These westerly winds, also known as the Westerlies, could have hindered Cabot's voyage as he sailed from the east (from England) towards the west (towards the New World). Sailing directly into the Westerlies would have been challenging, as these winds would have been against his intended direction of travel. To navigate these conditions, Cabot and other mariners of the time would have had to use a technique called "tacking," which involves sailing a zigzag course to make headway against the wind.

Therefore, the winds that appear to have hindered Cabot on his first voyage from England to the New World would be the Westerlies. However, without the specific context of "Map Exercise 1-2" and the associated text, I cannot provide a more detailed answer. If you have access to the text or the map exercise, you may be able to find additional information that specifies the exact conditions Cabot faced.

Map Exercise 1-2 on the Outline Map of the World That Follows and That

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