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They wanted to find a sea route to Asia, since the Silk Road was becoming very dangerous.
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What were explores searching for during their explorations of the north American coast?
A Northwest Passage to Asia
What happened in 1517?
why did european explorers seek a northwest passage
What were explorers looking for the northwest passage?
A route to the west
Why were explorers looking for a northwest passage?
Explorers were looking for a northwest passage for a water route to asia. There were many other beliefs about other water passages like the strait of anian
What where European explorers looking for when they found America?
They were looking for the way to reach China, Japan and other eastern countries with which establish business relation, that is the mythical 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 were the French and English explorers originally looking for?
French explorers were originally looking for a northwest passage to Asia, as well as new trade routes and resources. English explorers were mainly searching for a northwest passage to Asia, as well as opportunities for colonization and trade.
Did the european explorers ever find the northwest passage?
no they never found the north west passage because there was never one
What did European explorers hope to find in Canada to help with trade to the Far East?
The 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.
Why were the European explorers important?
Because they tried to find the northwest passage and now we know that no one can find it
When was the northwest passage found?
It was never officially found. At least, it wasn't really what explorers were looking for
