Henry Hudson

How did Henry Hudson die?

Hudson and his son were kicked off their ship after a mutiny. They were put in a small boat and drifted off. It is believed they died at sea.

What areas did Henry Hudson explore?

Hudson explored present day New York and the Hudson River.

What countries did Henry Hudson sail for?

Hudson first sailed for England then Holland.

What was Henry Hudson looking for on his journeys?

Hudson hoped to find spices and other riches.

What route did Henry Hudson hope to find?

Hudson wanted to find a route from Europe to China and India by going north through the Arctic region.

What crime was Henry Hudson accused of?

Hudson was accused of treason after he sailed for Holland instead of England.

What country did Henry Hudson come from?

Hudson was born in England.

Hudson River

River in eastern New York that flows into the Atlantic Ocean

True or False Henry Hudson established the Dutch claim to New Amsterdam.

True

True or False Henry Hudson named the Hudson River and Hudson Bay after himself.

True. Hudson named both bodies of water after himself.