Why were Europeans interested in a northwest passage?

Answer 1

Explorers continued to search for the Northwest Passage because it was considered as a possible trade route. The Northwest Passage separates the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and the Canadian mainland.

Answer 2

The Indian ocean sea routes to the Spice Islands (now mostly Indonesia) were controlled by Portugal and, to a lesser extent, Spain. Other countries wanted a share of the spice trade - pepper and cloves, for example, were literally worth their weight in gold. The obvious way to circumvent the Portuguese monopolywas to go round the world the other way. The Southern passage was very long and very dangerous, so it was natural to wonder if there was a way round America to the North.

Answer 3

The Europeans wanted to cross the pacific ocean.

Answer 4

The Europeans did not want to go all the way around the world they wanted to go straight through North America instead of taking more time. Hope it help

Answer 5

So they didn't have to get their spices through Turkey and Italy.

Answer 6

because they thought it was cool to see the passage

Answer 7

Because they wanted a more direct way of getting their trades off to them instead of going through different people.. That way they would also be able to make more money

Answer 8

to trade with Asia

Answer 9

to gain riches between Europe and Asia.