Captain cook and his crew were able to discover an alternate route to Asia that was not previously know. It was a guicker route.
Asia
Ferdinand and Isabella funded sea voyages that made Spain very wealthy. The most famous voyage they supported was that of Christopher Columbus in 1492 to find a route to Asia from Europe. Their goal was to get rid of the Muslims is Spain which they accomplished in 1492.
Portugal did not finance the voyage of Columbus because they knew America stood between Europe and Asia. They were visiting Brazil on a regular basis and knew it was not a part of Asia.
Columbus thought that he was in Asia on his first voyage. What he did not know was that he was in America.
Cook's second voyage lasted from 1772-1775. On this journey, he commanded the 'Resolution' and the 'Adventure' on an expedition to the South Pacific. Although he confirmed the existence of Australia (Tera Australis Incognita), he disproved the rumour of the expected great southern continent, which was supposed to be a uge landmass equivalent to Asia or North America. During this voyage, Cook also explored the Antarctic Ocean, New Hebrides and New Caledonia.
Captain cook and his crew were able to discover an alternate route to Asia that was not previously know. It was a guicker route.
Asia
To Asia
1295
Spices in Asia.
To find Asia and etc.
to find short route to asia
To look for a water route to Asia.
asia
Ferdinand and Isabella funded sea voyages that made Spain very wealthy. The most famous voyage they supported was that of Christopher Columbus in 1492 to find a route to Asia from Europe. Their goal was to get rid of the Muslims is Spain which they accomplished in 1492.
he had went on a ship with chrispher clombus.
Portugal did not finance the voyage of Columbus because they knew America stood between Europe and Asia. They were visiting Brazil on a regular basis and knew it was not a part of Asia.