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The Northwest passage would make life eaisier for everyone in trade and travel.
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.
It would make it easier for trading ships to sail from Europe to Asia.
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People thought that the Northwest passage would be easier for trading and trading ships. It turns out that the Northwest passage does not exist
People thought that the Northwest passage would be easier for trading and trading ships. It turns out that the Northwest passage does not exist
People thought that the Northwest passage would be easier for trading and trading ships. It turns out that the Northwest passage does not exist
People thought that the Northwest passage would be easier for trading and trading ships. It turns out that the Northwest passage does not exist
People thought that the Northwest passage would be easier for trading and trading ships. It turns out that the Northwest passage does not exist
People thought that the Northwest passage would be easier for trading and trading ships. It turns out that the Northwest passage does not exist
Jefferson hoped the expedition would be able to find elusive Northwest Passage, a water route across the country, that would be a great boon to commerce.
French explorers hoped to find the Northwest Passage as it was believed to be a direct route to Asia, facilitating trade and access to valuable resources such as spices, silk, and other goods. This passage was thought to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, offering a faster and more efficient alternative to the lengthy and dangerous journey around South America. Additionally, discovering this route would enhance France's status as a global maritime power and expand its territorial claims in North America.