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Henry Hudson
This explorer is known for his voyages to the New World and the explorations in the Northern Americas. Hudson Bay and the Hudson river are just two of the waterways he explored. His life and explorations are discussed here.
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Did Henry Hudson find an all water passage from the Atlantic to the pacific ocean?
No. He couldn't have, because the only (theoretical) passage is north of North America, which is iced up - and certainly was in those much colder times - all year round.
But indian tribes had told him that there was a river to the other ocean at the end of what is now called the Hudson Bay. As it turned out, they mistook the Great Lakes for the ocean.
One goal of christopher Columbus Jacques cartier and Henry Hudson was to?
to explore the rivers and to find a shorter route.
What are facts about Henry Hudson's childhood?
Henry Hudson's Childhood was actually a mystery. Iresearched him with my High School teacher for my report. It said pretty much everything was a mystery and all they knew was that he went to Regional High School asa teenager.
What were Henry Hudson reasons for exploration?
The reason Henry Hudson went exploring is because he was hired by the Dutch East India Company in 1609. He was hired and paid to find a northeast passage to Asia so it'll be easier to trade with the Asians.
What school did Henry Hudson go to school?
balcusm center and highteryuyb high school
just kidding idont know and i need the answer for my social studies project! thank you and fast and a propper answer.
What was the city and date of birth of Henry Hudson?
Henry Hudson was born on September 12th 1560's - 1570's in England
Who is the explorer named after the Hudson river?
There was no explorer named after the Hudson river. The Hudson river was named after the explorer, Henry Hudson.
What route did Henry Hudson take?
Henry Hudson traveled across the Atlantic Ocean. He passed through the southern tip of Greenland into a narrow water way that is today known as the Hudson Strait. This journey took Henry and his crew to an area of water that is know named Hudson Bay. They traveled south into James Bay.
What boat did Henry Hudson die on?
Henry Hudson died on a ship not an iceberg. He was betrayed by Robert Juet and his crew. His wife wasn't there either, she was in Europe England. They put them on a boat with a gun food and clothing. It was Henry Hudson, his son John and some sick and some still loyal to Hudson crew members.
What was the importance of Henry hudsons voyage?
He discovered the North West Passage. Of course that little bit of information did not help him as he did not get to report it. Even when it was reported it was not understood that the route he wanted to take could have gotten him all the way to Asia. At least we named a nice Bay after him and he is still there, somewhere. I'll take another look for him on my next visit but only if I can trust my crew to not leave me floating in my dingy.
What did Henry Hudson discovers?
Englishman Henry Hudson was a navigator who under hire for the Netherlands, was exploring to find a water passage to the Orient. He traveled north in what later was to be named the Hudson River. This turned out to be a dead end.
What major event was Henry Hudson well known for?
Henry Hudson is famous for discovering New York Harbor and the river feeding it which is known now, as the Hudson River
What can you invent to help people?
You can determine that the majority of our population are soon to be seniors. Something that would assist them in their daily living is a start. Possibly something that would attach to a wheelchair or scooter for enabling paper work to be easier.
Henry Hudson was sailing to try and find a northwestern passage to Asia. He was hired by the Dutch East India Company in 1609.
When the Netherlands sent Henry Hudson on an exploration trip he?
Claimed rich farmland along the Hudson River
