Question
In 1609, Henry Hudson sailed up what is now known as the Hudson River and explored much of what is now New York State. What was Hudson trying to find?
A.
gold and silver mines
B.
a place to start a colony
C.
a route to Asia
D.
farmland for plantations
A.
gold and silver mines
B.
a place to start a colony
C.
a route to Asia
D.
farmland for plantations
Answers
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C. a route to Asia
Henry Hudson was searching for a northwest passage to Asia, believing it would provide a quicker route to the valuable markets of the East Indies.
Henry Hudson was searching for a northwest passage to Asia, believing it would provide a quicker route to the valuable markets of the East Indies.
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