Explorer power point

1. Hey, there! You’ve been
hearing about all these great
French explorers, but guess
what? I’m not French! I sailed
for the English. I’m told I was
born sometime between 1560
and 1570. People didn’t always
keep the best records back in
my day.
Meet Henry Hudson
Where and when was Hudson
born? What country did he sail
for?
Write your answer on your “Background
Information” fact card.

2. The Muscovy Company in England sent
me out on my voyage. Us Europeans
were just determined to find this fast
track to Asia. I had a slightly different
idea of how to get there than many
other explorers.

3. My idea was to head way north
toward to North Pole. While
other explorers thought that
they might find a waterway
THROUGH the new world
continent, I thought I might be
able to find a pathway by
heading northeast, OVER
Europe and Asia.
Think!
What was Hudson’s plan for finding
a quick route to Asia?
Write your answer on your “Goals” fact card.

4. We ran into a bit of a problem. The
further north we got, the colder and
icier it got. Eventually, our ship
couldn’t sail through the icy waters
anymore. The weather was rough!
This is more than we can handle,
Henry!!! Turn this ship around, or else!I was forced by my
crew to head back
to England!
What problem did Hudson run
into on his first voyage?
Write your answer on your “Voyages” fact card.

5. Off we go!
After that, the Muscovy Company in
England decided not to send out any
more explorers. Can you believe it? I
was out of job and in search for another
country to loan me a ship for another
voyage. This time, Holland hired me.
My new ship was called the “Half
Moon.”

6. Although I wanted to head
north again, my crew was not
happy with the thought of
running into freezing weather
again. They threatened me and
forced me to head southwest.
We landed on the east coast of
the new world.
Now you listen here, Henry.
I’ve got no intention of freezing
into an ice block!
Think!
Where did Hudson head on his
voyage this time?
Write your answer on your “Voyages” fact card.
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7. We found our way into the New York
Bay and eventually in another river that
is now known as the Hudson River. We
were able to explore up and down the
Hudson River.
Hey! Maybe this river
will lead us to the other
side of the continent!
Think!
What major area did Hudson and
his crew explore?
Write your answer on your “Voyages” fact card.

8. Unfortunately the river didn’t
lead us to the other side of the
continent, but we were able to
set up trading posts to trade
with the Native Americans.
We even made some
settlements along the way.
I was anxious to keep exploring,
but it was getting late in the
year and the weather began to
turn cold again. My crewmates
again insisted we return home.
This time I stood my ground
and refused to leave.
Do you know
what they did??
They forced me
into a small boat
and left without
me!!! Can you
believe that?
Although Hudson was
abandoned by his crew, what is
he remembered for?
Write your answer on your “Results” fact card.

9. After Hudson was
abandoned by his
crew, he was never
heard of again!
End of Section
This is the end of
Henry Hudson’s
journey.

10. After Hudson was
abandoned by his
crew, he was never
heard of again!
End of Section
This is the end of
Henry Hudson’s
journey.