USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1607, the Muscovy Company of England hired Hudson to find a northerly route to the Pacific coast of Asia. At the time, the English were engaged in an economic battle with the Dutch for control of northwest routes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Henry Hudson wanted to find a northern passage to India. He thought that the ice covering the North Pole might melt during the summer. Perhaps he could sail right over the top of the world to India. Starting in 1607, Henry headed up four different expeditions searching for the elusive northern passage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Henry Hudson captained three distinct sea voyages in the early 1600s while trying to find an overseas trade route from Europe to Asia. At that time in history, the overland route through Europe and Asia and the existing maritime route around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa were both long and dangerous.