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he was hired by the Dutch East India Company to do so

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Henry Hudson was hired to find a shorter way to Asia because he was previously a sea captain, so they could trust him.

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Q: Why did Henry Hudson want to find a route to china?
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Did Henry Hudson make his route?

No, Henry Hudson didn't find the Northwest Passage!


Why did Henry Hudson hope to find a route to?

For freedom


What were the years that Henry Hudson made his voyages?

Henry Hudson made 4 voyages:1607 - Northwest Passage to find a route to China1608 - Northwest Passage to find a route to China (2nd attempt)1609 - voyage to the New World1610 - Northwest Passage from the New World


What did Henry Hudson hope to find when he sailed on the Hudson river?

Henry Hudson was an English sea navigator and explorer. He had hoped to find a route to the Pacific Coast of Asia. He traveled quite a bit and has waterways named after him.


What did Henry Hudsondid not accomplish?

Henry Hudson did not accoplish to find a water route to Asia


Was the route Henry Hudson took difficult?

He did not find the Northwest Passage.


Why did Henry Hudson explore the Hudson River?

Henry Hudson explored america and found Hudson Bay for the british


What did Henry Hudson hope to look for?

Henry Hudson hoped to find a Northwest passage to China. He didn't make it though. The Hudson River was named after him.


Did Henry Hudson achieve what he wanted to?

No, he didn't find a water route to Asia.


What is Henry Hudson purpose of exploraiton?

He wanted to find a quicker route to orient


What job did Henry Hudson have on the voyages?

To find a shorter route to Asia From Europe


Who wanted to find the Northwest Passage?

Henry Hudson did,he sailed up the Hudson river to find a water way to China.