Henry Hudson Flashcards
1
Q
When and where was he born?
A
1570s in England
2
Q
When did he die?
A
1611 (mutinied, set adrift)
3
Q
What was his job?
A
Little known of his early life
English Sea captain
4
Q
Who were his sponsors?
A
Holland and Dutch east India company
5
Q
What was his motive?
A
Looking for northwest passage and fastest route to Asia
6
Q
Dates of exploration
A
1609-1610
7
Q
What was his route?
A
- England to arctic circle
- England across Atlantic to Hudson River
- England north across Atlantic to Hudson Bay
8
Q
What was his impact?
A
- Discovered Hudson River and claimed land for Holland
- Dutch settlers followed
- Discovered Hudson Bay and claimed land for England
