Asia
Jacques Cartier explored in search of a northwest passage to Asia and to find riches in the New World for France. He also hoped to establish new trade routes and alliances with Indigenous peoples.
Jacques Cartier was searching for a northwest passage to Asia when he explored Canada in the 16th century. He was hoping to find a direct route to Asia for trade purposes.
Did jacques cartier ever find gold or silver
Jacques Cartier and Verazzano both wanted to find a shorter route to Asia.
No, he was sponsored by France to find a northern route to Asia
To find a shorter passage to Asia
King Francis I (king of France) sent Jacques Cartier to: 1. Find a passageway from France to Asia. 2. Find gold and other precious metals. 3. Make permament settlements in the New World, (Canada).
Jacques Cartier wanted to find a NW passage to Asia because in Asia, there was a lot of treasures, but even though Europe(where he was from) is right next to Asia, it took a long time to travel on land back when he lived.
To find a shorter passage to Asia
Jacques Cartier was looking for a northwest passage to Asia when he explored the St. Lawrence River and parts of what is now Canada in the 16th century. He was hoping to find a water route to Asia that would make trade easier.
he wanted to explore because he wante dto find a passage to Asia