What was Frobisher's main goal in his voyages?
Trade
Conquest
Exploration
North-west Passage
Answer
North-west Passage was the primary objective of Frobisher's voyages. The North-west Passage is a hypothetical sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Arctic Archipelago. Frobisher believed that finding this passage would provide a faster and more efficient trade route to Asia. He made three voyages in search of the passage, but was unsuccessful in finding it.
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