European Explorers

Question 1

Jacques Cartier…

Answer 1

Named and discovered Canada and Quebec.
Led three voyages in 1534, 1535-1536, and 1541-1542.
First European to sail the St. Lawrence River.

Question 2

Cardinal Richelieu….

Answer 2

Introduced the seigneurial system to New France.
Encouraged a peaceful coexistence between the colonists and the natives.

Question 3

Jean de Brébeuf…

Answer 3

Was sent to the Huron to learn their language and preach.
Became friends with the Huron and taught their language to other colonists.
Inspired many Jesuits to volunteer for the missionaries of New France

Question 4

Jean Talon

Answer 4

First Intendant of New France
Converted a small fur trading missionary outpost into a profitable, well populated royal province, capable of defending itself.
Contributed to the population of New France
Almost 2000 immigrants and retired soldiers settled on the land.

Question 5

King Louis XIV

Answer 5

New France grew under King Louis XIV.
He made New France a province of France, giving it a similar hierarchical organization

Question 6

Louis Joseph de Montcalm

Answer 6

He was involved in the Battle of Fort Oswego and the French won that war
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham (Battle of Quebec) was fought against the British after.
During this, Montcalm decided to attack the British alone rather than wait for reinforcements.
Montcalm died the next day because he was shot in the back by someone a part of the British army.