Explorers were looking for Antarctica. Explorers stumbled upon the Americas on accident, and the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia were known prior.
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The two explorers were Columbus and Newport.
he wanted to find a new continent.
His purpurse was to establish the Trading Route.
Early European explorers were looking for an easier route to Asia and India. Believing the Earth was round, they thought they could travel west to get there. When they came to land, thinking they found India, they referred to the natives as Indians not realizing it was a different continent.
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The two explorers were Columbus and Newport.
Initially they had hoped to find a route to the far east. Soon they became interested in the rich fur bearing animals.
he wanted to find a new continent.
hoped to gain easier access to highly valued Asian goods.
His purpurse was to establish the Trading Route.
The Mississippi River served as a crucial transportation route for early explorers, settlers, and immigrants in North America. Its extensive network of tributaries and its central location allowed for easier travel and trade throughout the continent.
The Mississippi River was used as a highway for explorers, immigrants, and early settlers in North America. It provided a crucial route for transportation and trade, allowing for the movement of people and goods across the continent.
Early European explorers were looking for an easier route to Asia and India. Believing the Earth was round, they thought they could travel west to get there. When they came to land, thinking they found India, they referred to the natives as Indians not realizing it was a different continent.
Explorers were primarily searching for a faster trade route to Asia, mainly for spices, during the Age of Discovery. This led them to discover the Americas in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, rather than the direct routes to Asia they initially sought.
They hoped he would find a new trade route to Asia
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