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WHY was Henry Hudson exploring the Arctic Ocean?

He was looking for a route to the east.
He was claiming territory not under Spanish claims.
He was avoiding the Spanish lands and traveled north.
He was following the route mapped by Vespucci.

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He was looking for a route to the east

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ahe was looking for a route to the east
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