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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.
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.
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.
Explores hoped to find a northwest passage that would lead them?
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Because the trip from Europe to Asia was so long and difficult many Europeans hoped to find a to Asia through the Americans?
Northwest Passage:)
What did Henry Hudson hope to look for?
Henry Hudson hoped to find a Northwest passage to China. He didn't make it though. The Hudson River was named after him.
What is the definition of the northwest passage?
it is a water route that explorers hoped would flow through north America connecting the Atlantic and pacific oceansThe Northwest Passage was supposed to be an open sea route from the Atlantic to the Pacific through North America, or through the islands of northern Canada. Explorers tried in vain to find a passage to Asia through the Arctic Ocean or through the Great Lakes and interior rivers of the continent.An ice-free route now briefly exists, but modern icebreakers have crossed through, and adventurers have also attempted the trip during the summer months.The corresponding passage north of Eurasia (Russia) is the Northern or Northeast Passage.The north west passage is a seaway fro the Atlantic to the Pacific by way of the Arctic Ocean Northwest of Canada. The Passage is a major shipping route and can cut hours from travel times on cargo routes, but the territory is now fiercely defended by Canada. If global warming is to continues to be a factor the channel will become open for longer throughout the year.
Why were the french explorers interest in Canada?
Initially they had hoped to find a route to the far east. Soon they became interested in the rich fur bearing animals.
Explorers hoped hoped to reach the east indies by sailing west across the?
Atlantic Ocean
What did Giovanni da verrazano hope to find?
to find fur and lumber and gold
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.
What did European explorers hope to find when they journeyed to South America?
When the European explorers journeyed to South America, they hoped to find riches including gold. They also hoped to find land and to create colonies.
