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It would make it easier for trading ships to sail from Europe to Asia.

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What did European explorers hope to find in Canada to help with trade to the Far East?

The Northwest Passage.


Where did they hope northwest passage would lead?

no where


Why is the northwest passage an impractical trade route?

The Northwest Passage was so important because explorers wanted to find a shortcut to the Pacific northwest. So then Roald Amundsen was the first one to find that shortcut and get to the Pasific Northwest much faster than usual. I hope that answered your question! have a good day! :)


Who was the first to search for a northwest passage?

John Cabot. Hope this helps! :)


What did England France and thenverlands hope to discover?

northwest Passage to Asia


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 did Giovanni da verrazano hope to find?

to find fur and lumber and gold


Why did Jacques cartier go on his voyages?

To find gold and spices, also the northwest passage. He also wanted to find a route to asia. He also needed to search and declare territory. Hope this helped!


European nations sent explorers in search of a northwest passage to find what?

European nations sent explorers in search of a Northwest Passage to find a direct sea route to Asia. This route was believed to offer a quicker and easier way for Europeans to trade with Asia, bypassing the long and dangerous journey around the Cape of Good Hope or through the Strait of Magellan. Ultimately, the search for the Northwest Passage led to the mapping of new territories in North America.


What did Roald Amundsen hope to find?

All explorers, and this probably includes Amundsen, hope to find -- to be first to see/ experience/ witness something in the wild unknown where they explore. Amundsen was also motivated by geographic conquests, including the Northwest Passage, the North and South Poles.


Why did european explorers hope to find the northwest passage?

It would make it easier for trading ships to sail from Europe to Asia.


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.