Question

1. choose the best answer.

____ explored the east coast of north america for the netherlands.
christopher columbus
henry hudson
john cabot

Explanation:

Christopher Columbus explored the Caribbean and Americas for Spain, not the Netherlands. John Cabot explored parts of North America for England. Henry Hudson led expeditions, including one commissioned by the Dutch East India Company, to explore the east coast of North America (looking for a northwest passage) on behalf of the Netherlands.

Answer:

Henry Hudson