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                                                               Matthew Henson
                                                                 Arctic Explorer
                                                        Born  1866 - Died 1955

1.  How did Matthew Henson happen to be on his own at age 13?

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2.  How did Matthew Henson first meet Robert Peary?

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3.  How long did Henson travel with Peary?  __________________________________

4.  What factors would cause Matthew Henson to not get credit for his part in the expedition?

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5.  To what post did President Taft assign Henson?

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6.  Who was Anauakaq?  _________________________________________________

7.  Why did Henson say he was the first man to reach the North Pole?

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8.  Do you think Peary would have treated Henson differently if Matthew had not claimed
      to be the first man to reach the North Pole?  Why or why not?

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