SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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they could buy items that were not available in Europe
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to gain money from the Swedish
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -They wanted to find a water route to Asia, gain wealth, and claim land. They found that North America was much larger than they had thought with many large bays and rivers. Why did some trading companies send explorers to North America. They wanted to find and control new trade routes to Asia.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although he never achieved in finding a passage to Asia, Hudson discovered various North American water routes. His discoveries led other Europeans to journey to North America where colonization and trading would take place. Many of the areas that he explored and sailed through are named after him today.
Detailed explanation-3: -Winter weather hit the region and Discovery had become trapped in thick ice. Hudson’s crew became angry. They wanted to return to Europe, but Hudson wanted to continue searching for a passage to Asia. When spring came, the crew revolted and took control of the ship.