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If navigable, the discovery of a Northwest Passage would have provided a more direct and efficient trade route to China than Europeans possessed at the time. Before the Suez and Panama canals were created, trade between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was only facilitated by long journeys past the southernmost reaches of Africa and South America, resulting in voyages that were many months long. The Northwest passage would have made these trips much more efficient and provided instant boosts to traders' profitability.
After Marco Polo, the European countries wanted to trade with Asia. The Silk Road was a very poor route to use. It was expensive to mount a group to get there and buy the items, the road went through several different countries, weather could hold up or stop an expedition, bandits raided them, it took too long to get there and back, and often they never returned. So, if they could find a water route, everyone would benefit. The ships could be filled with the things people wanted; the shops in Europe could sell the perfumes, silks, and spices; and it would take less time. Money could be made if a passage was found.
After Marco Polo brought back the things from Asia and wrote a book about his adventure the trade for goods from Asia was wanted by Europe. The only route was over the Silk Road which was long, dangerous, and costly. Shipping technology began to be developed which opened the door for seeking a water route to Asia. The man or nation that found it would be very rich. The finding of North America was an accident and it was far larger and richer in resources than they expected.
Because They Wanted To Find A Water Route To Asia Through North America!
Because they wanted to shorten the long voyage towards the Far East, at that time carried out via the Cape of Good Hope, or the longer path around South America.
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Why did European nations send out so many explorers during the age exploration?
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How did the European explorers affect the first nations?
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Why did European nations send out so many explorers during the age of exploration?
They did because during that time they were exploring the sea.
Most European nations have how many dominant cultures?
false Most European nations have one dominant culture.
Did interacting with European nations cost many Asian nations their identity?
true
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
European nations sent explorers in search of a northwest passage to find what?
European nations sent explorers in search of a Northwest Passage to find a direct sea route to Asia. This route was believed to offer a quicker and easier way for Europeans to trade with Asia, bypassing the long and dangerous journey around the Cape of Good Hope or through the Strait of Magellan. Ultimately, the search for the Northwest Passage led to the mapping of new territories in North America.
When did first nations interact with European explorers?
First Nations people began interacting with European explorers after the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492. The interactions increased as more European expeditions reached the Americas in the following centuries.
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
How did the creation of NATO and the western pact eventually affect the relations among European nations?
NATO and Western Pact affected European nations by dividing Europe into two armed camps.
Which European nations actively sought to discover the northwest passage?
I believe it was France and Italy.
Which settlement attracted citizens of many different European nations?
The search for a "Northwest Passage"
What is the reason of the increase numbers of minorities in western European?
Western European nations encouraged Immigration to make up for their declining populations
Why did western European nations form the European common market?
cause we love dogs and we be trippin!
Who warned the European nations not to interfere in Western Hemisphere?
The Monroe Doctrine warned the European Nations not to interfere with the Western Hemisphere. The document, drawn up by Monroe himself, said that the U.S. was going to "watch" over the Latin American nations so that the European nations did not try to take them over.
What is the reason for the increased number of minoritys in western European countries?
Western European nations encouraged Immigration to make up for their declining populations
What is the reason for the increased number of minorities in western European countries?
Western European nations encouraged immigration to make up for their declining populations
