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Why were explorers looking for a northwest passage?
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Why were explorers looking for a northwest passage?

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Hi there.

The explorers were looking for a shortcut to Asia. That's when they heard rumors about a passage in the Arctic.

I've left a Case Study from the Voices and Visions textbook as reference.

Hope this helped you!


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