PRESENTATION OUTLINE
His Personal Background
He was a sailor and a navigator. His home country was France. He died Sept. 1, 1557
His Sponsors
The country that sponsored him was France.He claimed land for France since they sponsored him.King Francis helped Jacques by providing funds for him.
What were his reasons for exploration?
Jacques looked for spices, gold and a passage to Asia
He also tried find the Northwest passage through North America
Jacques Cartier's Dates of Exploration
1534,1535,1541 and last 1542.
Cartier's Route of Exploration
In 1534 he sailed to Newfoundland (Canada).IN 1535 he sailed to St. Lawrence (Quebec).
In 1541 he sailed to North America, he returned to France in the year of 1541.
Jacques Cartier's Impact
He found Canada's St. Lawrence River which is now called Montreal.
He also claimed Canada for France and made a settlement for New France at Quebec.
