Henry Hudson
Definition
Henry Hudson was an English explorer and navigator in the early 17th century. He's best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of northeastern U.S.
Analogy
Think of Henry Hudson as a video game explorer character who unlocks new areas on the map. Just like this character, Hudson explored uncharted territories, unlocking 'new areas' on the world map during his voyages.
Related terms
Hudson River: A river named after Henry Hudson; he explored it in 1609 which led to Dutch colonization of the surrounding area.
Northwest Passage: A sea route connecting Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Arctic Ocean. Hudson made several attempts to find this passage during his voyages.
New Netherland: A 17th-century colonial province of Seven United Netherlands that covered parts of what are now New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut. Its establishment was partly due to exploration done by Henry Hudson.
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