They wanted to find an easier, shorter route to Japan and the Orient - in fact, that's what Columbus was looking for when he stumbled across the Western Hemisphere. They had no idea that North and South America were in the way...In those days, if you wanted the silks and pearls and spices of the Orient, you either went EAST across Europe and Asia (not a very friendly or easy trip), or hope you could go WEST across the ocean instead.
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.
Because they tried to find the northwest passage and now we know that no one can find it
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.
The Northwest Passage.
no they never found the north west passage because there was never one
Henry Hudson was an important explorer who tried to find the northwest passage.
they wanted to find a direct water route to north america
The explorers wanted to search for the Northwest Passage to find a way through North America to Asia.because he wanted too
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They tried to help them to find the northwest passage
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They wanted to gain wealth.