Question

what european country first explored the hudson river? which answer best completes this statement? the middle colonies ______ a france b great britain c the netherlands also, the top text: n colonization of north 1 the united states and he new england colonies, but those areas are took place by the dutch, would become known as of the colony. but the

Explanation:

The Hudson River was first explored by Henry Hudson, who sailed under the Dutch (The Netherlands) flag in 1609. This exploration led to Dutch colonization of the region that became the Middle Colonies.

Answer:

C. The Netherlands