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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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Henry Hudson sailed for Holland which later became the Netherlands.
Why do you remember Henry Hudson today?
he discovered NEW york
he was the first to sail the Hudson bay, straight, and river ( l8r named after him)
Excellent English navigator
CROSSED the Atlantic ocean in 1609
MUTINY!!!!!!!!!
OMG! This is so easy. Don't worry the answer is right in my Social Studies Book. Okay the Answer is that the MERCHANTS paid for the expedition.
Did Henry Hudson accomplish his goal as an explorer?
Accomplished:
Henry Hudson is credited for discovering New York, and he discovered the Hudson River, and so it was named after him.
Not Accomplished:
Henry Hudson went on his voyage to find a passage through North America to Asia, but never found one.
Why did General Burgoyne want to capture New York and the Hudson River?
general burgoyne wanted power so badly
What area of Canada did Henry Hudson explore?
Henrey Hudson explored around New york and discovered the Hudson river.
Henry Hudson was sent by the in search of a northwest passage?
Henry Hudson was sent by the Dutch East India Company to find a western route to Asia. They are considered to be the first multi-national corporation in the world, as well as the first to issue stock.
What country did Henry Hudson sail to?
Henry Hudson was an English sea explorer and navigator in the early 17th century. After several voyages on behalf of English merchants to explore a prospective Northeast Passage to India, Hudson explored the region around modern New York City while looking for a western route to Asia under the auspices of the Dutch East India Company. He explored the Hudson River and laid the foundation for Dutch colonization of the region.
Is Hudson's Bay Company Canadian owned?
The very very original name was "The Governor and Company of Adventurers of England trading into Hudson's Bay."
It was then shortened to "The Hudson Bay Trading Company"
And then furthermore to just "HBC, or Hudsons Bay Company.
