History of Quebec and Canada/Study Guide/Topic 2: Cartier's Voyages

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[edit] Topic 2: Cartier's Voyages

Why did France send Jacques Cartier to explore North America ?

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In 1535, Cartier arrived with three ships. He sailed up the big river which he named the St. Lawrence River.He reached the Indian villages of Stadacona (now Quebec) and Hochelaga (now Montreal). dfbgfhgtjytgnhbgvnbvS DESCRIBES A GOAL OF FRANCE AND A RESULT OBTAINED BY JACQUES CARTIER?

A) GOAL-To perfect the compass.

RESULT-He proved that the world was round.

B) GOAL-To find a new route to Asia.

RESULT-He claimed territory in the name of France.

C) GOAL-To improve existing maps.

RESULT-He mapped the Canadian Shield

D) GOAL-To convert native populations.

RESULT-He brought back spices and silk.

2. A certain French explorer accomplished the following things during his voyages to America.

He claimed territory in the name of the king of France. He made contact with the Amerindians. He explored and mapped the shores of the St. Lawrence River.

WITH WHAT PERIOD OF HISTORY ARE THIS EXPLORER'S VOYAGES ASSOCIATED ?

       A             B               C              D             
/______________/______________/______________/_____________/

1400        1450            1500           1550          1600

3. WHAT WERE TWO RESULTS OF JACQUES CARTIER'S VOYAGES?

1. He established a permanent colony on the shores of the St. Lawrence River

2. He explored the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River.

3. He discovered a new route to Asia.

4. He brought back gold and spices.

5. He claimed the new territory for France.

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