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Principally in the 17th and 18th centuries, European (and, increasingly, American, among many other) explorers did indeed seek out the famous "Northwest Passage" said to connect the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. The motivation was economic at root: explorers sought a shorter alternative to the much longer trade routes between western markets and Asia.
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What happened in 1517?
why did european explorers seek a northwest passage
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 the English explorers like Cabot search for?
Northwest Passage
What was the famous movie dealing with the French and Indian War?
Northwest Passage. it is NOT about explorers such as Amundsen.
What region did john cabot explore?
He was the first European since the Vikings to explore the mainland of North America and the first to search for the Northwest Passage.
What happened in 1517?
why did european explorers seek a northwest passage
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.
Why did explorers search for the northwest passage?
The explorers wanted to search for the Northwest Passage to find a way through North America to Asia.because he wanted too
What was the sea route called that explorers used to get through north America?
The Northwest Passage Apex;;;
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.
Did the european explorers ever find the northwest passage?
no they never found the north west passage because there was never one
Western European nations sent explorers in search of a northwest passage to find what?
they wanted to find a direct water route to north america
What did European explorers hope to find in Canada to help with trade to the Far East?
The Northwest Passage.
What were explores searching for during their explorations of the north American coast?
A Northwest Passage to Asia
What where European explorers looking for when they found America?
They were looking for the way to reach China, Japan and other eastern countries with which establish business relation, that is the mythical Northwest Passage.
Why were the European explorers important?
Because they tried to find the northwest passage and now we know that no one can find it
What did the New Netherland Company send explorers to find?
A northwest passage around northern America.
