In which year did Henry Hudson land in North America?
1607
1609
1611
1608
Answer
In 1609, Henry Hudson landed in North America while searching for a northwest passage to Asia. He was commissioned by the Dutch East India Company to find a new route to Asia. He sailed up the Hudson River and landed in what is now New York City.
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