jan 1, 1610 - Henry Hudson and the Northwest Passage
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From 1576- 1578, Englishman Martin Frobisher makes three voyages to search for the Northwest Passage. Despite his failure, in 1610 Henry Hudson was commisioned to find and chart the passage. During the course of his voyage, he discovered the saltwater sea now known as Hudson Bay. The following year his crew mutinies after a long hard winter were stranded in the ice. They set Hudson adrift with his young son and some faithful crew members who were never seen again. However, there was a growing realization that the area contained a large supply of fur-bearing animals that could meet the demand for beaver hats in Europe.
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