Henry Hudson

Which country sponsored Henry Hudson's voyages?

• England

• France

• Holland or the Netherlands

• both England and the Netherlands

What region was Henry Hudson the first to sail to?

• East

• Northwest

• South

• West

What two industries were increased because of Henry Hudson's exploration?

• fur trading

• gold mining

• whaling

• both fur trading and whaling

Henry Hudson sailed on four different voyages.

• True

• False

Extremely hot and dry weather conditions made it difficult for Henry Hudson to reach his goal.

• True

• False

Which of the following was a major accomplishment for Henry Hudson?

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

• He explored the Caribbean and West Indies.

• He discovered and explored Puerto Rico and Florida.

• He explored North America's west coast for England.

What main obstacle did Henry Hudson face that kept him from finding the northwest passage to Asia?

• Not enough crew members.

• Freezing weather and difficult weather conditions.

• Poor maps and navigational tools.

• Attacks from the Native Americans when he landed.

What happened to Henry Hudson on his last voyage and why?

• He treated his crew poorly, so they put him on a small boat and left him adrift in the bay.

• He died from a fever along the Mississippi River.

• His ship sank during a terrible storm.

• His crew threw him overboard because they were angry with him.

Henry Hudson's goal was to find ________.

• The North Pacific Ocean

• Gold, so Holland could become a wealthy country.

• The northwest passage and a shorter route to Asia.

• The Fountain of Youth.

What was Henry Hudson's relationship like with the Native American's he encountered?

• Overall, Hudson's relationship was negative with the Native Americans and he made many demands of them.

• Overall, Hudson's relationship was peaceful with the Native Americans with little fighting.