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Jacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier. Ashley Newman, Carina Bautista, Yasemine Ramos, Jahsi Richardson. The Frenchman: Jacques Cartier. Born in Saint-Malo, France on December 31, 1491. His Route. Traveled down the St. Lawrence river, which he followed until he reached a large island that was ruled by hills.

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Jacques Cartier

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  1. Jacques Cartier Ashley Newman, Carina Bautista, Yasemine Ramos, Jahsi Richardson

  2. The Frenchman: Jacques Cartier Born in Saint-Malo, France on December 31, 1491 His Route • Traveled down the St. Lawrence river, which he followed until he reached a large island that was ruled by hills. • He named the St. Lawrence river • Named the island Mont Royal which is now known as Montreal. Where was he going? • Cartier was sent by King Francis I to the New World, in search of riches and a new route to Asia (1534).

  3. Jacques Cartier’s Route (1534)

  4. Jacques Cartier’s Route (1535-1536)

  5. His Mission • To find islands and countries with large amounts of gold and riches. Voyage Impact • Cartier moved his voyage on to Chaleur Bay, where he was accompanied by Micmacs. • First act of trade between the French and the Amerindians. • Cartier claimed possession of the Stadacona (Quebec) territory on July 24.

  6. The Lie • 30-foot cross at Pointe-Penouille • Donnacona, the Native chief was very discontent. • Cartier claimed it was a landmak.

  7. Home, Sweet Home • September 5th, Cartier landed back in Saint-Malo, with two precious “trophies”. • Domagaya and Taignoagny, the sons of Donnaconawho Cartier convinced to go with him. • The sons told Cartier of the St. Lawrence river and the “Kingdom and Saguenay” – the focus of his 2nd voyage. • Set forth on May 19, 1535 • the Grande Hermine, Petite Hermine and Émérillon.

  8. Winter is coming… • Iroquois Village • 2,000 people living there • Overlooked by a mountain Cartier named Mount Royal • Rapids of the north and south prevented him from continuing west on his route. • Relationships with the Iroquois had become bitter • Early Winter was arriving… • Mid-November • Ships imprisoned in ice • 25 of the 100 Frenchmen died • May 3rd, 1536 • Cartier planted a cross where he just wintered. • Seized 10 Iroquois, Donnacona was included in that.

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