The Search for a Northwest Passage

Spain was the only country that sailed west to look for a shorter route to Asia.

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Spain focused on exploring the east coast of North America.

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Explorer John Cabot was from England.

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Henry Hudson’s ship was named the Half Moon.

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John Cabot made it back to England.

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Explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano was from France.

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All Europeans heard about Giovanni da Verrazzono’s voyages.

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Henry Hudson’s voyages to the area that is now New York occurred in the 1500’s.

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Henry Hudson found the Northwest Passage.

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Henry Hudson’s second voyage to North America was a tremendous success.

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