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They hoped to find a north west passage to the Pacific Ocean.
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Who was searching for the north west passage?
There were many explorers looking for the northwest passage. One explorer you would probably be familiar with is Christopher Columbus. The purpose was to trade with china and india. But many countries had taken over most of teh trade routes.
Did Samuel de Champlain find a North West passage to Asia?
No he didn't. He once tried to find it by sailing up the Hudson bay as Hudson himself had done earlier. But of course there was no Pacific Ocean at the end of the bay. He did travel widely in Canada however and is famous for his exploring and mapping activities.
What was the purpose of the northwest passage?
The purpose of the northwest passage was for European explorers to find a way to Asia by going west. Many people believed that there was such a passage and hoped to find it.
When was North West Company created?
North West Company was created in 1779.
The voyage of African slaves from west Africa to the Americas called?
The Middle Passage
Why did evertyone want to find the north west passage?
why did everyone want to find the north west passage
What explorer found the North West Passage?
Captain Francis Crozier found the north west passage.
Who tried to find the north west passage?
magellan tried to find the west passage
Is the north west passage fake?
The northwest passage is not real
Does the north west passage exist?
no
North pacific sea route?
north-west passage
When did john Cabot find the north west passage way?
john cabot found the north west passage and he also found silver and gold
Who searched for a north west passage?
oga boga
When was the north west passage found?
in the 1500's
What is another term used for the passage from the west Africa to the West Indies and the British north American colonies?
The Middle Passage
Where did John Cabot exploring?
Quebec Canada and the North West passage. Actually he looked for the northwest passage but it did not and still doesn't exist
What did John Cabot Sail to find?
the north west passage
