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What was the advantage of the northwest passage?
The Northwest Passage sought by early European explorers runs from the Atlantic to the Pacific through the Arctic Archipelago. It was considered impassable then because of ice and weather but is currently in use.
What did sir john Franklin famous for?
Franklin is famous for his search for the Northwest Passage through the Canadian arctic in 1845. No one survived after both ships were stuck in the ice. See link below for the Northwest passage song that mentions Franklin.
What did the explorers call the waterway they believed would lead them through the new world east?
In North America, early explorers thought the St. Lawrence River was a passage to the Pacific, China Seas and the Indies, which they later found it was not. Others went north to find a northern passage west, (Northwest Passage), up near Hudson Bay and Baffin Island. To the south, there was a river now known as the Suez Canal.
What is the definition of the northwest passage?
it is a water route that explorers hoped would flow through north America connecting the Atlantic and pacific oceansThe Northwest Passage was supposed to be an open sea route from the Atlantic to the Pacific through North America, or through the islands of northern Canada. Explorers tried in vain to find a passage to Asia through the Arctic Ocean or through the Great Lakes and interior rivers of the continent.An ice-free route now briefly exists, but modern icebreakers have crossed through, and adventurers have also attempted the trip during the summer months.The corresponding passage north of Eurasia (Russia) is the Northern or Northeast Passage.The north west passage is a seaway fro the Atlantic to the Pacific by way of the Arctic Ocean Northwest of Canada. The Passage is a major shipping route and can cut hours from travel times on cargo routes, but the territory is now fiercely defended by Canada. If global warming is to continues to be a factor the channel will become open for longer throughout the year.
Definition of Northwest passage?
the northwest passage is a famous sea route linking the Atlantic and pacific oceans.Actually your answer is not even close to being right the definition of the northwest passage is- A water route to Asia through the cold waters present day canada. I cant belive i no this by heart and im only in 7th grade but i am learning from a 10th grade book dont belive me the look up this book and the reading leval and questions leaval the book is called PRENTICE HAll UNited States History Discovery education ^_^haha
Why was it difficult for explorers to find the northwest passage through Canada?
big rocks
What is Northwest Passage?
A ship route along the Arctic coast of Canada and Alaska, joining the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. French explores were hoping the Northwest Passage linked the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through North America.
Explores in the early 1500s looked for a sea route through North America. What was the sea route called?
The Northwest Passage Apex;;;
The st roche was the first through what passage?
Northwest passage
What is the root words for Northwest Passage?
Northwest Passage has two root words. North on Northwest, and pass on passage.
Who was the first to find the northwest passage?
Norway was the first country to successfully travel through the Northwest Passage.
What was the sea route called that explorers used to get through north America?
The Northwest Passage Apex;;;
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:)
Who discovered northwest passage?
Robert McClure mapped the northwest passage. it was Roald Amundsen that first successfully traveled through the passage by ship in 1902.
Did the french find the northwest passage by establishing colonies?
No, the French did not find the Northwest Passage through the establishment of colonies. The search for the Northwest Passage was primarily conducted by European explorers seeking a direct sea route to Asia through the Arctic region. French explorers did establish colonies in North America but did not find the Northwest Passage.
What was water route through north America?
the northwest passage
What was Northwest Passage?
a sea route through North America
