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Henry Hudson
In the 1600s, many European nations wanted new
trade routes across the Americas to Asia, a northwest passage.
The Dutch sent Henry Hudson, an Englishman, to find such a passage.
He did find something but was it what he was looking for?
Before starting, study a world map. Trace the route Henry Hudson
and others like him hoped to find.
Find http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/E/newnetherlands/nlxx.htm
and scroll down to "Henry Hudson: An Englishman in Dutch
Service." What was Hudson's goal? Why did he give it up?
Explore
http://www.hudsonriver.com/halfmoonpress/stories/hudson.htm.
Why was Hudson foiled in his attempts to find a quick way to the
Spice islands?
Click on "Half Moon." What did the Dutch call this ship?
What river was named for Henry Hudson? What was his name for it?
Extension Activity
Pretend you sailed with Hudson. Write a journal entry for one
week.
Grade Levels: 47
Learning Objectives:
Time Required: 13 online periods