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The first European nation to search for a new trade route to Asia was?
Portugal
What did the European believe the northwest passage was?
a land route to Asia
European nations sent explorers in search of a northwest passage to find what?
European nations sent explorers in search of a Northwest Passage to find a direct sea route to Asia. This route was believed to offer a quicker and easier way for Europeans to trade with Asia, bypassing the long and dangerous journey around the Cape of Good Hope or through the Strait of Magellan. Ultimately, the search for the Northwest Passage led to the mapping of new territories in North America.
Why did European merchants eventually seek a sea route to Asia?
Carrying cargo by ship was faster, easier, cheaper and less dangerous than carrying it by land.
What was the main of the European exploration?
to find a trade route to Asia
Why did the European's explore the oceans?
To find a new 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
Which 2 European countries sent explores in search of a sea route to Asia?
Almost every country in Europe tried to find a way to Asia, the two most predominate ones were Spain and Portugal.
How did Americas change the goals of European exploration?
The Europeans switched from finding a shorter passage to Asia, to exploitation/settlement of the Americas. (The exception to this was the search for a Northwest Passage, or short route to Asia thru the Arctic, by explorers such as Franklin.)
Who sent the explorer Verrazano to search for a route to Asia?
King Francis I of France sent him to look for a sea route west to Asia.
What led the way in the search for a sea route to Asia.?
Portugal
How did European exploration change the Americas?
The Europeans switched from finding a shorter passage to Asia, to exploitation/settlement of the Americas. (The exception to this was the search for a Northwest Passage, or short route to Asia thru the Arctic, by explorers such as Franklin.)
