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Why were French explorers looking for a Northwest Passage?
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Why were French explorers looking for a Northwest Passage?

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The English and the French were hopeful that they could find a “Northwest Passage,” a water route that would lead them through North America to the Pacific Ocean. Then they could sail to the Spice Islands and grow wealthy.
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