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Identify and State the Historical Significance of the Following

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Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto)


Definitions:

Kant's Categorical Imperative

A foundational concept in Kantian ethical philosophy that dictates an action is morally right if it can be universally applied and regarded as a moral obligation.

Competing Moral Rights

Competing moral rights refer to situations where two or more ethical or moral principles conflict, making it challenging to determine the right course of action.

Limited Freedom

A situation or condition wherein an individual's autonomy is restricted by laws, norms, or societal constraints in certain areas for various reasons.

Socially Acceptable Behavior

Actions and conduct that are considered appropriate and respectable by societal norms and expectations.

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