John Cabot & Henry Hudson
Which ocean did Cabot travel across on both of his voyages?
Atlantic Ocean
On his first trip, where did Cabot's ship The Matthew land?
Canada
Who sponsored Hudson's third voyage in 1609?
Dutch East India Company paid for Hudson's voyage.
What area did England claim based on the explorations of Cabot?
East coast of Canada
Who sponsored Henry Hudson's first voyage?
English Muscovy Company sponsored his exploration.
Why was it important to find the Northwest Passage?
European traders needed a shorter route to Asia.
What happened on Hudson's second voyage in 1608?
He encountered ice and did not reach his destination.
What was an accomplishment of John Cabot?
He found a rich fishing source called Grand Banks
What was an accomplishment of Henry Hudson?
He found gold, spices, and gems that he claimed for Holland.
On his third voyage, Hudson changed his route from northeast to northwest. He ended up exploring a river in North America. Why was he exploring this river?
He thought the river would lead to the Pacific Ocean.
Which was obstacles did Hudson face on his voyages?
Ice/cold weather, disagreements, no maps
John Cabot's name at birth was Giovanni Caboto. Where was he born?
Italy
Who sponsored Cabot's exploration?
King Henry VII sponsored Cabot's voyage.
What was John Cabot trying to find?
a water route to Asia
What was Hudson trying to find on his first voyage in 1607?
a water route to Asia sailing through the Arctic Ocean
What were some obstacle that Cabot faced on his first voyage?
bad weather, poor navigation tools, lack of supplies
