USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Explorers searching for the Passage were hoping to establish a lucrative trading route between Europe and Asia. The aim was to shorten the time and cost of sailing to and from markets such as India and China.

Detailed explanation-2: -The aim of the expedition was to find a passage through the Arctic to Asia, thus shortening trade routes, as well as avoiding the Portuguese, who were still masters of trade in the East. For centuries efforts were made to discover a route through the Arctic, based on the mistaken belief that sea water could not freeze.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Netherland had been conceived as a private business venture to exploit the North American fur trade. By the 1650s, the colony had experienced dramatic growth and become a major port for trade in the North Atlantic. At its height, about 9, 000 people lived in the colony of New Netherland.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why did England, France, an the Netherlands seek a northwest passage to Asia? They wanted to trade with Asia.