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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.
880 Questions
What line of latitude crosses Hudson Bay in Canada?
Canada extends from 41°42' north to 83°06' north ... a span of more than 41 degrees of latitude.
There is no official set of lines to which you're limited or restricted, and you're welcome to draw
as many or as few lines in this range as you're comfortable with.
What was Henry Hudson main achievement?
Henry Hudson's main achievement in his lifetime was the discovery of Hudson Bay. He explored and surveyed everything in Hudson, the largest bay in Canada, and the world.
Why did Henry Hudson crew mutiny and leave him adrift in Hudson Bay?
He refused to turn back when all the soldiers wanted to go to England.
How did Europe's attitude toward north America change after Henry Hudson's last voyage?
Efforts began to profit from the lands explored
Who did henry hudson claim new netherland for?
In the first place he discovered the region while sailing under the command of the Dutch West India Company (West-Indische Compagnie), one of the first stock-exchanged companies in the world. The settlement of New Amsterdam (which became known as New York City when the English gained control over the area after the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War) was originally set up as a trading post for beaver-skins. When other countries in Europe started to colonize the America's, the Dutch could not stay behind and started settling as well. But that is another story.
Long story short; he claimed the area scoping for suitable ports for the West India Company. The area was later handed over to the Dutch government, in exchange for tax exemptions and investments in the financially unstable company.
Where can Hudson's bay blankets be purchased from?
Some good and great examples on where to purchase Hudson's Bay blankets include for example "Hanks Clothing", "The Bay", "Amazon" or "Woolrich". Additionally one should also check "eBay" for some offers.
Why did they call hudsonbay Hudson?
They call it the hudson river because henry sailed so he got named after the river.
What places did Henry Hudson name?
Yes; two important places named after him are Hudson Bay, in Canada, and the Hudson River, where a plane crash-landed recently.
What effect did Henry Hudson's discovery have on the area that he explored or dicovered?
that he was a great man
Who granted exclusive trading rights to Hudson Bay Co.?
Through out a region called Rupert's Land which they owned. It covered all the coast of Hudson Bay and as far inland as the Western Mountains. Of course they had forts and trading posts in many other areas but only in their land could they hold a monopoly...until some Canadians started to cut into the action, making it clear you can claim anything you want but it isn't yours if you cannot control it militarily.
Where would you find a Henry Hudson costume?
you would have to put different costumes like vests and shirts together to make a costume. be creative!
Did Henry Hudson what they set out to discovery?
no, he discovered the Hudson bay and was kicked out of his own ship
What Indian tribes did Henry Hudson meet on his journey?
the gay ones with unicorn and they were named lugo
What continent did henry hudson explore?
Henry Hudson explored the continent of North America. He is the namesake for the Hudson River, as well as Hudson Bay.
