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What was the idea of a direct water route to Asia through North America called?
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northwest water route .
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Was Canada originally called british north America?
British North AmericaYes, it was called British North America. This was to designate where we now call Canada. It was called British North America because the British had control over hear and it was to the North of America (It still is). The AcadiansIf you are wondering about the Acadians they lived in where we now call Atlantic Canada but they call Acadia. The Acadians were French Immigrants/Settlers.
The Dutch established their claims in North America through the efforts of which explorer?
Henry Hudson
The biological meeting of Europe and north America is called?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbian_Exchange
What were English french and Dutch explorers searching for while charting the coast of North America?
a more direct route to India and Idonesia
Why was Amerigo Vespucci sent on a voyage to America?
they was searching for a waterway through or around north america, or a northwest passage to asia
What was the direct eater route through the Americas to Asia?
No direct route through North America to Asia. Never has been one no matter how hard people wanted one or looked for it.
Did the mayans originate from the north or south America?
They came into Alaska across a land bridge called Beringia. Then they passed through North America into South America.
Is true or false that The Southeast Passage was thought to be a direct water route through North America to Asia.?
false true
What were the first cowhands in North America called?
do you know what were the first cowhands in north America called do you know what were the first cowhands in north America called
What was the northwest passages?
a sea route through North America
Why is North America called Anglo America?
its North America but in Spanish i think
What obstacle did Lewis and clark find in their search for a direct water route across north America?
The obstacle was the Rocky Mountains or Rockies as they are called.
A water route through north America to Asia?
England, France, and The Netherlands competed to discover it. The route was called the North-West Passage
What contine nts does the arctic circle pass through?
The Arctic Circle passes through the continents of North America, Europe, and Asia, using the commonly-taught 7-continent model. But since Europe and Asia are really a single land mass divided into two continents politically rather than geographically, some consider that Europe and Asia together comprise one continent called Eurasia. Under that model, the Arctic Circle passes through two continents, North America and Eurasia.
Can you find the equator in North America?
No, the equator does not pass through the continent of North America.
Which 3 continents does the Arctic Circle pass through?
The Arctic Circle passes through the continents of North America, Europe, and Asia.
What is the direct object of A narrow strip of land once connected North America with South America?
Connected
