European Contact Timeline Flashcards
1
Q
1494
A
John Cabot “discovers” Canada; sails to newfoundland
2
Q
1534-1542
A
Jacques Cartier explores the St. Lawrence River
3
Q
1541-1543
A
Cartier and Roberval establish first french colony
4
Q
1608
A
Samuel de Champlain finds Quebec (new france)
5
Q
1603-1616
A
Champlain explores the Interior (around the St. Lawrence River)
6
Q
1627
A
French colonized aling the St. Lawrence River; part of New France given by Richelieu to the company of 100 Associates
7
Q
1642
A
Montreal founded by Maisonneave
8
Q
1492
A
Columbus arrives in America