Jacques Cartier

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Jacques Cartier
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The History of Jacques Cartier

• started to explore in 1534-1541,to the Northwest
  passage to Asia.
• started to explore because King Francis told him
  to look for gold.

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Jacques Accomplishment

• claimed the Saint Lawrence River for France.
• claimed the Gaspe Peninsula.
• took 2 Iroquois to France to teach them French.

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Interesting Facts

• Discovered quartz in Stadacona
• Got married in 1520
• Went to the New World,Sailed in caravels

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Resources

• Social Studies Book
• Jacques Cartier Book