Finding a short route to Asia was important because it would allow for quicker and more efficient trade with Asia, enabling European countries to access valuable goods such as spices, silk, and other luxury items. This would give those nations a competitive edge in the lucrative trade market and help to increase their wealth and power.
Some disadvantages to finding the all-water route to Asia included the danger of unknown territory, risk of encountering hostile populations or adverse weather conditions, and the high cost and time involved in financing and completing such expeditions. Additionally, navigation challenges and lack of knowledge about the route could also pose significant risks to the explorers.
John Cabot explored Canada in the late 15th century in search of a westward route to Asia. He was commissioned by King Henry VII of England to find a faster trade route to Asia and to claim new lands for England. Despite not finding the route he was seeking, Cabot's journey laid the foundation for English claims to North America.
The Spanish did not search for a Northwest Passage to Asia in the New World. Their focus was on finding riches, establishing colonies, and spreading Christianity, rather than seeking a direct trade route to Asia through North America.
The Mediterranean Sea is the body of water located between Europe, Africa, and Asia. It connects the three continents and serves as an important route for trade and transportation.
Lewis and Clark were tasked with exploring the uncharted territory of the Louisiana Purchase and finding a practical route to the Pacific Ocean by water for trade and transportation. The hope was to establish an efficient trade route to Asia and expand the young nation's economic interests.
A shorter sea route to Asia...
The Europeans switched from finding a shorter passage to Asia, to exploitation/settlement of the Americas. (The exception to this was the search for a Northwest Passage, or short route to Asia thru the Arctic, by explorers such as Franklin.)
A shorter sea route to Asia...
The Europeans switched from finding a shorter passage to Asia, to exploitation/settlement of the Americas. (The exception to this was the search for a Northwest Passage, or short route to Asia thru the Arctic, by explorers such as Franklin.)
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Finding a route to Asia and riches.
to find short route to asia
they had trouble with the route and they were caught by the pirates . also they faced many hardships.
Finding a route to Asia and riches.
Portugal was searching for a route to Asia to increase trade and find gold.
wanted to get spices silks and minerals from India or Asia
mediterranean port