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For the same reason many colonialists wanted to go to the east: Spices, cotton, silk and other resources.
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How did the dutch financed Hudson's expedition?
He was sent out by the Dutch Republic's East India Company. That was at the time the richest and biggest 'private' trading company in the world. His assignment was to try and find a westward route to East India.
What were the English and the Dutch originally looking for when they explored the coast of North America?
A western route to India.
What water route was the Dutch East India company looking for?
The Water Route to India and the Spice Islands in Indonesia and Malaysia via Cape Hope of South Africa. The Dutch Affricaner Settlement at Cape Town was to Refurbish these Ships with Fresh Food and Water.
What did DA Gama hope to a accomplish by his voyage?
His purpurse was to establish the Trading Route.
What was Francisco Pizarro's objectives?
Find a water route to India, gold, glory, and fame.
What were English french and Dutch explorers searching for while charting the coast of North America?
a more direct route to India and Idonesia
Why would his claims for the Dutch be a discouragement to Hudson?
He did not find the water route to Asia.
What country did Columbus tried to find route to?
India
What were English french and dutch explores searching for while charting the coast of America?
a more direct route to India and Idonesia
Why did Henry Hudson want to find a route to china?
he was hired by the Dutch East India company to do so
What was Abel Tasman's job?
In 1634 Abel Tasman joined the Dutch East India Company as a trader. After gaining further experience and promotions, he was ordered to explore the south-east waters in order to find a new sea trade route to Chile in South America.
What did Vasco da Gama intend to find?
To find a sea route to India
