European Exploration into North America

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What is the name of the river that took Henry Hudson into what is today New York City?

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Hudson River

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What was the main goal of Henry Hudson's voyages?

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To find a direct route to Asia

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Did Hudson meet his goal of finding the Northwest Passage?

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No

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John Cabot investigated the coast of present-day Canada, but for which country did he explore for?

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England

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Which of the following was a major accomplishment for Henry Hudson?
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He sailed up the Hudson River near New York. He claimed the area for the Dutch,
He explored the Caribbean and West Indies.,
He discovered and explored Puerto Rico and Florida.,
He explored North America's west coast for England.

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He sailed up the Hudson River near New York. He claimed the area for the Dutch

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What famous voyage is La Salle known for?

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Finding the territory long the Mississippi River

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La Salle named Louisiana after _____________________.

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King Louis XIV

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On his first voyage, where did he travel to and from?

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Canada to Mississippi River Valley

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What happened to LaSalle?

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His crew members left him killed.

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Cabot ended up claiming land for . . . . .

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England