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Because there were no refrigerators, and the canning process wasn't invented until the 1800's, European explorers had to eat foods that lasted a long time. Hard biscuits, dried peas, and dried meat were the primary foods. However, the complete lack of fresh food caused many sailors to develop scurvy, a life threatening deficiency of Vitamin C. In the 1700's, British sailors began to drink lime juice in order to prevent scurvy, earning them the nickname "Limeys."
Because water was generally filthy in European cities, it was believed, at least into the 1600's, that water made people sick. Therefor, on ships, as well as on land, people primarily drank beer.
The European explorers ate fish, meat of cows.
They took along provisions for the journey. However, as provisions ran out, they ate just about anything that was available. The Lewis and Clark expedition for example ate "mostly elk meat (often somewhat spoiled) plus occasional wapato roots, dried berries, whale blubber and fish that they bought from the American Indians."
Things like bread, beef, lamb, root vegetables, stuff like that. Think of what you'd have if you were on a low income.
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What were 3 problems the European explorers faced?
In Australia, early European explorers faced problems such as:shortage of food and rationsshortage of waterattack from aboriginal tribespoor maps and navigation systems
Who were European explorers?
european explorers, the european explorers were explorers from europe which comes in the word euopean, explores were people who explored and sailed on ships to find either new land or a way to trade
How did the lateen sail help European explorers?
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Who did European explorers change the world?
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Where were the European explorers from?
Spain, England, Netherlands,and France
What do space explorers eat?
They eat dried up food in a plastic bag
Why do you think European explorers traveled with connons and armaments to their vessels?
Because they like to eat
Sicknesses brought by European explorers?
the european explorers spread malnutrition, (not enough nutritional food/water) malaria,(deseise carried in mosquitos) and scurvy (not enough nutrition. causes vomiting)
What were 3 problems the European explorers faced?
In Australia, early European explorers faced problems such as:shortage of food and rationsshortage of waterattack from aboriginal tribespoor maps and navigation systems
How did European explorers respond to the language clothing dwellings and food of the native American people?
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Do European explorers go hunting?
Some European explorers historically did engage in hunting for food or sport during their expeditions, especially in unfamiliar territories where food supplies were scarce. However, hunting was not the primary focus of their expeditions and varied depending on the purpose of the exploration.
Which European explorers visited California?
Which European explorers visited California and where did they come from?
Who European explorers?
european explorers, the european explorers were explorers from Europe which comes in the word euopean, explores were people who explored and sailed on ships to find either new land or a way to trade
Who were European explorers?
european explorers, the european explorers were explorers from europe which comes in the word euopean, explores were people who explored and sailed on ships to find either new land or a way to trade
How much European food do Americans eat smariaz?
I cannot answer this question correctly. Some Americans eat more European food that others.
How did the lateen sail help European explorers?
how did the lateen sail help the european explorers
How did the European explorers respond to the language clothing customs dwellings and food of the native American people?
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