Jacques Cartier Flashcards
1
Q
When and where was he born?
A
1491 in France
2
Q
When did he die?
A
1557
3
Q
What was his job?
A
French navigator
4
Q
Who was his sponsor?
A
King of France
5
Q
What was his motive?
A
Find northwest passage to Asia
6
Q
What were his dates of exploration?
A
1534-1542
7
Q
What was his route of exploration?
A
France across Atlantic toward Newfoundland
8
Q
What was his impact?
A
- Discovered the st Lawrence river
- Brought settlers and claimed land for France
- Others followed his route in later years
