Which of the following statements are true of Henry Hudson?

Question

He claimed Florida for the Dutch.
He never found a waterway through North America.
He claimed New York Harbor and the Hudson River for the Dutch.
He was killed by natives in the Philippines.
He sailed to North America four times.

Answer 1

The following statements about Henry Hudson are true:

1. He never found a waterway through North America. - True. Hudson sought a Northwest Passage but was unable to find a navigable route through North America.

2. He claimed New York Harbor and the Hudson River for the Dutch. - True. Hudson worked for the Dutch East India Company and claimed this area during his voyage in 1609.

The other statements are false:

• He claimed Florida for the Dutch. - False. Hudson did not claim Florida; he is more associated with the northeastern parts of North America.

• He was killed by natives in the Philippines. - False. Hudson was actually killed by mutineers (not natives) during a voyage in the Arctic.

• He sailed to North America four times. - False. Hudson made four notable voyages, but only the last one in 1610 was specifically to North America. His earlier voyages were to the Arctic and elsewhere.

In summary, the first two statements are true, and the rest are false.