Question

What was the reason for the voyage of Henry Hudson? establish religious colonies for Dutch settlers explore new fishing grounds for the Dutch find an all-water route to the Far East

Answer 1

Being a sea voyager and Henry Hudson undertook a voyage in search of water route to Eastern Spice Islands in China. He set his voyage from his ship Hope well. English men were not happy with Hudson’s results, so they rejected Hudson’ another voyage. Hence, he turned to Dutch in order to find the Northeastern passage to Asia.

This voyage failed as there were huge blockades of ice. Dutch requested Hudson to return to Holland and go on voyage in Northwestern sea route. But English authorities rejected as they were not maintaining a good relationship with Dutch people.

Answer 2

Finding an all-water route to the far east to far East is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Henry Hudson was sea explorer and navigator from England and is known for his explorations of part of northeastern US and Canada. He made the first two attempts for English merchants in 1607 and 1608 to find the northeastern route to China. Instead of China he reached the North America and explored the area of New York and Hudson river. He also discovered Hudson Strait and Hudson bay. He was born in 1565 and died in 1611. The Hudson river of US is named after him.