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Were many europeans who explored the new world looking for a northwest passage to the Atlantic ocean?
They were looking for a northwest passage.
Which explorers looked for the northwest passage?
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.
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 is the name of the shortcut from Europe to Asia through North America that many explorers searched for but never found?
Northwest Passage
How many people explored the northwest passage?
14
Because the trip from Europe to Asia was so long and difficult many Europeans hoped to find a to Asia through the Americans?
Northwest Passage:)
When did James cook find the Northwest passage?
James Cook explored many places, but I don't think he explored far enough North to prove the Northwest Passage.
Why did so many explorer's look for the Northwest passage?
because they wanted to
Why were the many searches for a northwest passage?
They caused France to claim land
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
Where many European explorers were seeking the Northwest Passage through or around Canada?
Many European explorers, including Martin Waldseemüller, John Cabot, and later figures like Henry Hudson, sought the Northwest Passage as a route to Asia through or around Canada. They believed that this waterway would provide a faster and more direct trade route for valuable goods such as spices and silk. The pursuit of the Northwest Passage was driven by the desire for economic gain and competition among European powers during the Age of Exploration. However, the harsh Arctic conditions and complex geography made the passage elusive for many years.
Who tried to find the Northwest Passage?
Many people from Sir Francis Drake to James Cook to Sir John Franklin. See the Related Link for a History of the Northwest passage Expeditions.
