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Columbus undertook the expedition under his own direction, but was financed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.

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Q: Who sent christopher columbus to find the northwest passage?
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Did christopher Columbus find a northwest passage to Asia?

No. Everybody else tried, Columbus didn't. Nobody succeeded, anyway.


Why did Christopher Columbus discover the northwest passage?

No. He was looking for a water route to Asia.


Why did Christopher Columbus sale?

Christopher Columbus sailed (I think that's what you mean) to try to find a passage from Europe to Asia (China and India) to allow trade to become more easier, which was called the northwest passage. However, he came to North America instead, although he still thought that he had reached Asia.


What was Christopher Columbus trying to find on his sail?

He was trying to get to India faster by the northwest passage so Spain & other countries could trade with India and countries around India.


What was Henry Hudson's motivation?

To find the northwest passage.


Who turned back realizing the mississippi was not northwest passage?

joilet and marquette


What was Henry Hudson's first trip?

To find the Northwest passage.


Who first found the Northwest passage?

Roald Amundsen was the man to find the northwest passage.


Did Christopher Columbus find new jersey?

No, Christopher Columbus landed in Cuba.


What did Henry Hudson want to explore?

The waterways in search of the Northwest Passage to the Orient.


Did James cook find the northwest passage?

No. James Cook was unsuccessful in finding a northwest passage.


Did the french find the northwest passage by establishing colonies?

No, the French did not find the Northwest Passage through the establishment of colonies. The search for the Northwest Passage was primarily conducted by European explorers seeking a direct sea route to Asia through the Arctic region. French explorers did establish colonies in North America but did not find the Northwest Passage.