The Search for the Northwest Passage.
Warmup:
Have you ever wished to go somewhere where that was very far away? Where would it be? What would you do there?
Background:
Many people thought that since Europe and Asia had rivers that flowed East - West that North America would also have river like that. It was just a natural assumption. It would also be very convenient , you could sail your ship West, and come out the other side, and be very close to Asia. Trade would be easy and not take so long to get there and go back to Europe. Merchants would make a lot of money.
For the text, go to this link: Timelinks Grade 5
Read pages 77-81
Watch the video:
Henry Hudson
Questions:
Who were the first explorers to try to find the Northwest Passage?
What routes did they follow?
What did they find?
What was interesting about the Dutch East India Company?
Explain why some people feel Henry Hudson was a failure? Why others feel he was successful?
How many bodies of water are named after him?
What happened to him in the end?
Homework:
You are one of the sailors on Hudson's ship. You are on trial in England after you have returned. Write about your trip and why you did what you did to Hudson.
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