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What was a main goal of European exploration?
If you are from Connexus...A: To find a trade route to Asia
Western European nations sent explorers in search of a northwest passage to find what?
they wanted to find a direct water route to north america
What motivated Europeans to begin exploring in the 1400s?
To find a sea route to the spices of Asia To find gold, silver, and precious stones. To expand their knowledge of the world.
Why did europeans seek a western route to Asia?
Because the Ottoman Empire had taken control of the Eastern Land Routes to asia. Portugal DID find an all water route that went east, it went around the southern tip of Africa. Columbus wanted to go west. But don't think Columbus was a hero for accidentally discovering the Americas. He also cut off the hands of the Natives that did not bring gold back to him. He was a lucky and savage man.
What were three reasons for the European voyages of explorations in the 1400s and 1500s?
three reasons for the European Voyages of exploration in the 1400s and 1500s was 1.)to find a sea route to Asia,2.)DeBalboa led an expidition through the jungles of Panama and reached the Pacific Ocean in 1513,3.)in 1519;Portaguese sailor Ferdinand Megellan set out to reach Asia by sailing west around South America.
What did Jacque cartier hope to find?
On his first voyage Jacques was sent by king FRANCIS 1 to find a western route to the rich markets of Asia.
Why did Verazzano and Cartier explore North America?
Jacques Cartier and Verazzano both wanted to find a shorter route to Asia.
Was Jacques' Cartier sponsored by England?
No, he was sponsored by France to find a northern route to Asia
What did jacque cartier find when he went traveling around the world?
Quebec
What land was Jacques Cartier searching for?
Jacques Cartier was searching for a northwest passage to Asia when he explored Canada in the 16th century. He was hoping to find a direct route to Asia for trade purposes.
Why did john Cabot and Jacques cartier travel to north America?
To find a shorter passage to Asia
What was Jacques cartier trying to find?
King Francis I (king of France) sent Jacques Cartier to: 1. Find a passageway from France to Asia. 2. Find gold and other precious metals. 3. Make permament settlements in the New World, (Canada).
What is Jacques cartier looking for?
Jacques Cartier was looking for a northwest passage to Asia when he explored the St. Lawrence River and parts of what is now Canada in the 16th century. He was hoping to find a water route to Asia that would make trade easier.
What did Jacques Cartier want to find?
Asia
Where did Jacques Cartier trip start?
Cartier left from France in 1524to find a new route for trading with Asia. Just like Columber ran into new Foundland and Canada. He claimed those new lands for the King of France.
Why did Cartier and Hudson explore so far to the north?
They both wanted to find the north way passage.
Did Jacques cartier explore to find riches?
"yes"Sorry to Change you answer But No Jacques Cartier did Not explore to find Riches, yes that was one of the things he Explored for but not the main reason.In 1534 King Francis I Sent Jacques Cartier on an Expedition to find the North west passage to the Pacific ocean (To find an Alternative route to Asia.) Finding riches was his Second Objective
