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What was the Northwest Passage?

A. What is known today as the Strait of Gibraltar
B. A connector to North America from South America
C. What is known today as the Panama Canal
D. A passage to Asia (the Orient) north of the North American continent



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The Northwest Passage was a desired Arctic sea route between Europe and Asia sought after by explorers for trade.


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The Northwest Passage was a sought-after sea route through the Arctic from Europe to Asia, with the belief that it would provide a direct trade route to the Spice Trade in China and India. The Spanish explorers, particularly in the 16th century, searched for this passage, hoping to access valuable Asian goods.


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