to reach the riches of the east and expand trade
they wanted to find a direct water route to north america
They thought they could find a water route to Asia.
European nations sent explorers in search of a Northwest Passage to find a direct sea route to Asia. This route was believed to offer a quicker and easier way for Europeans to trade with Asia, bypassing the long and dangerous journey around the Cape of Good Hope or through the Strait of Magellan. Ultimately, the search for the Northwest Passage led to the mapping of new territories in North America.
Because They Wanted To Find A Water Route To Asia Through North America!
they wanted to find a water route to asia through north america
explorers who were searching for a water route to Asia
European explorers believed that the Northwest Passage would take them to Asia and the Spice Islands for the purpose of setting up lucrative trade routes. They thought that this water route would be a more direct and faster route.
The first Asian country that the European explorers reached by water was India. The explorers was commanded by Portuguese explorer Dom Vasco da Gama.
India was the first Asian country European explorers reached by water. It was first reached by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.
India.
India
All of them were looking for a water route to Asia.