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How did the search for a northwest passage lead to the founding of new France and new Netherlands?
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Christopher Columbus found the americas and the indians got a new name. :)
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What countries were searching for The Northwest Passage?
France for sure... Jacques Cartier!
Why did France explored the northwest passage?
To reach the eastern lands (pretty much Asia) with less cost.
What is in the middle of Netherlands and France?
Belgium If you mean what country is between the Netherlands and France then the answer is Belgium.
Which European countires have dependencies in the west indies?
the European countries which have dependents in the Caribbean are England, France and the Netherlands.
What is Champlain known for?
Champlain is known for founding New France and Quebec City. He was from France and a navigator, soldier, explorer, and geographer.
What were the 3 countries looking for the northwest passage?
europe; England, France, and The Netherlands.
What did the Netherlands France and England hope to discover?
Explorers of England, France, and the Netherlands hoped to discover the northwest passage into Asia. They were looking for a faster way to send their goods into Asia.
Which explorers looked for the northwest passage?
There were many explorers searching for the Northwest Passage, beginning with John Cabot in 1497. Sir Robert McClure would not discover the actual Northwest Passage until 1851.England, France, and the Netherlands hoped to discover a northwest passage.
How did the search for the Northwest Passage lead to the founding of New France and New Netherland?
The northwest passage was a waterway connecting the Atlantic and pacific oceans
Why did England and France and Netherlands hope to discover a Northwest passage to Asia?
So they didn't have to get their spices through Turkey and Italy.
England France and the Netherlands hoped to discover what?
England, France, and the Netherlands, refused to comply with the Treaty of Tordesillas and also began to explore and establish colonies in the Americas.
Which explorer sailed for France trying to find the Northwest Passage but instead ended up going through the St. Lawrence River and founding New France (now known as Canada)?
Jacques Cartier
What did the king of France want Cartiet to find in 1534?
the Northwest Passage
What did England France and thenverlands hope to discover?
northwest Passage to Asia
Why were the many searches for a northwest passage?
They caused France to claim land
What countries were searching for The Northwest Passage?
France for sure... Jacques Cartier!
Why were the searches for the Northwest passage significant?
They caused France to claim land
