Question
In what way would a Northwest Passage most directly benefit European powers?
(1 point)
Responses
It would halt the need for exploration.
It would halt the need for exploration.
It would form a natural boundary.
It would form a natural boundary.
It would reduce conflict with Native Americans.
It would reduce conflict with Native Americans.
It would provide a better trade route.
It would provide a better trade route.
(1 point)
Responses
It would halt the need for exploration.
It would halt the need for exploration.
It would form a natural boundary.
It would form a natural boundary.
It would reduce conflict with Native Americans.
It would reduce conflict with Native Americans.
It would provide a better trade route.
It would provide a better trade route.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most direct benefit of a Northwest Passage for European powers would be:
**It would provide a better trade route.**
A Northwest Passage would allow for a faster and more efficient route for trade, particularly to Asia, which was highly sought after during the age of exploration.
**It would provide a better trade route.**
A Northwest Passage would allow for a faster and more efficient route for trade, particularly to Asia, which was highly sought after during the age of exploration.