Henry Hudson

Kenyetta, TeRay, Katie PowerPoint

April 24, 2013

Introduction• The years he explored were: 1607, 1608, 1609, 1610, and 1611.• He was born around the time of 1560 to 1570. He was born in

England.• The company that funded his first explorations was the Muscovy

Company. They also funded his second expedition.• His third exploration was funded by the Dutch East India Company.• His fourth and final exploration was funded by a English company,

whose name is unknown.• The countries funding his explorations were: England.

• The goal of his exploration was: On expedition one and two, he was looking to find a northern route to Asia from England. On expedition three he wanted to find a northern route to Asia, by heading north of Russia. On expedition four, the final expedition, again to find the Northwest Passage.

Exploration• What he achieved was: On expedition one, he found a popular

whale area which opened up new territory. On expedition two, he made it to Novaya Zemlya, and had to turn back. On expedition three, he crossed the Atlantic ocean, and came ashore at what is now Nova Scotia. He discovered a strait in the ocean that led them through the northern waters over Canada, which was later named the Hudson Strait. Henry and his crew were stuck in the icy waters of Hudson’s Bay and were stranded for the winter. Henry’s crew stranded him, his son, and few members in a rowboat, and soon they died.

• The lands he found and conquered were: None.

Exploration cont.

• The natives that already lived there were: On his third expedition, he encountered Native Americans, and traded with them. Also on the third expedition, a crew member was killed by an arrow, which a Native American shot. Two crew members were injured.

Map of Exploration

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Henry_Hudson_Map_26.png

None of his explorations were very successful, except for finding a new whale hunting spot, but that was not his goal.

Conclusion and Reflection• One thing we learned about history from studying our explorer was

that even in the late 1500’s and early 1600’s men were already hunting whales, for oil, and whale bone. Also that mutineers were cruel, even if they had been loyal, and trusted for many years. As had one particular crew member: Robert Juet. Also that many countries and companies competed to find faster routes to other places, to make it faster to ship things.

• A few things we found interesting about our explorer was that he lived to be around 35, until he was stranded. Also that three

different places were named after him: Hudson Bay, Hudson River, and Hudson Strait.

Extra Info

• A timeline: http://www.softschools.com/timelines/henry_hudson_timeline/25/

• He had three sons, and as far as we know, they were named John Richard and Oliver, and John he brought on all the voyages.

• He was married. His wife’s name was Katherine.

Extra Pictures

Half Moon

Discovery

Bibliography

• http://www.biography.com/people/henry-hudson-9346049?page=2#final-journey • http://www.google.com/search?q=henry+hudson&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=U

TF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1&rlz (on the side is extra info)

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Hudson • http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/274681/Henry-Hudson • http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-

us&q=henry+hudson+ships&bav=on.2,or.&bvm=bv.45645796,d.eWU&biw=1366&bih=600&wrapid=tlif136700118284410&safe=active&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=dMp6UZK-F4fs8wSj8YCYCg (Picture of Half Moon)

• http://www.ianchadwick.com/hudson/hudson_04.htm (Picture of Discovery)• http://www.ianchadwick.com/hudson/hudson_04.htm • http://www.blurtit.com9887098.html