Henry Hudson Fact-Matching Game

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Henry Hudson was an English explorer and navigator.
He made four voyages in search of a northwest passage to Asia.
Hudson's first two voyages were for the Muscovy Company.
His third voyage was for the Dutch East India Company.
On his fourth voyage, Hudson sailed up what is now the Hudson River in New York.
Hudson Bay in Canada is named after him.
He disappeared during his final voyage in the Arctic in 1611.
Hudson's crew mutinied against him on his fourth voyage.
He was born around 1565 in England.
Hudson married a woman named Katherine and had three sons.
His discoveries laid the groundwork for Dutch colonization of the region.
Hudson was known for his determination and courage in exploration.
He worked for the Muscovy Company for several years before taking on other voyages.
Hudson's voyages helped expand European knowledge of the North American continent.
He was willing to take risks in order to achieve his goals.
Hudson's fate remains a mystery, as he was never found after disappearing in the Arctic.
He is considered one of the most important explorers of the Age of Exploration.
Hudson's legacy lives on in the landmarks and regions named after him.
His voyages inspired further exploration and colonization of North America.
Hudson's expeditions helped pave the way for future European settlement in the Americas.