If you are from Connexus...A: To find a trade route to Asia
they wanted to find a direct water route to north america
To find a sea route to the spices of Asia To find gold, silver, and precious stones. To expand their knowledge of the world.
Because the Ottoman Empire had taken control of the Eastern Land Routes to asia. Portugal DID find an all water route that went east, it went around the southern tip of Africa. Columbus wanted to go west. But don't think Columbus was a hero for accidentally discovering the Americas. He also cut off the hands of the Natives that did not bring gold back to him. He was a lucky and savage man.
three reasons for the European Voyages of exploration in the 1400s and 1500s was 1.)to find a sea route to Asia,2.)DeBalboa led an expidition through the jungles of Panama and reached the Pacific Ocean in 1513,3.)in 1519;Portaguese sailor Ferdinand Megellan set out to reach Asia by sailing west around South America.
On his first voyage Jacques was sent by king FRANCIS 1 to find a western route to the rich markets of Asia.
Jacques Cartier and Verazzano both wanted to find a shorter route to Asia.
No, he was sponsored by France to find a northern route to Asia
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To find a shorter passage to Asia
Jacques Cartier was searching for a northwest passage to Asia when he explored Canada in the 16th century. He was hoping to find a direct route to Asia for trade purposes.
King Francis I (king of France) sent Jacques Cartier to: 1. Find a passageway from France to Asia. 2. Find gold and other precious metals. 3. Make permament settlements in the New World, (Canada).
Jacques Cartier was looking for a northwest passage to Asia when he explored the St. Lawrence River and parts of what is now Canada in the 16th century. He was hoping to find a water route to Asia that would make trade easier.
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Cartier left from France in 1524to find a new route for trading with Asia. Just like Columber ran into new Foundland and Canada. He claimed those new lands for the King of France.
They both wanted to find the north way passage.
"yes"Sorry to Change you answer But No Jacques Cartier did Not explore to find Riches, yes that was one of the things he Explored for but not the main reason.In 1534 King Francis I Sent Jacques Cartier on an Expedition to find the North west passage to the Pacific ocean (To find an Alternative route to Asia.) Finding riches was his Second Objective