There is no doubt that he was already familiar with the sea route that he took in 1534. During these expeditions, he explored, but more importantly accurately mapped for the first. Biography of jacques cartier, early explorer of canada. Jacques cartier was born on december 31, 1491 in saintmalo, brittany, which would later become part of france. At the age of 29, the french married mary catherine des granches and three years after his marriage he became a navigator in giovanni da verrazzanos expedition. French explorer jacques cartier is known chiefly for exploring the st. Born in 1491, jacques cartier was a french mariner who sailed out of the port city of st. Malo, duchy of brittany died september 1, 1557 15570901 aged 65 st. He joined the society of jesus at age 17 and became a jesuit missionary. Jacques cartier december 31, 1491 september 1,1557jacques cartier was a french explorer who led three expeditions to canada, in 1534, 1535, and 1541. This european explorer bundle is aligned to the georgia performance standards.
Cartier explored what became known as newfoundland, the magdalen islands, prince edward island, and the gaspe peninsula, and was the first explorer to map the st. Jacques cartier was a french explorer who led three expeditions to canada, in 1534, 1535, and 1541. Jacques cartier, verrazano and france in the new world. Jacques got married jacques married a woman from a rich family. French explorer jacques cartier named canada after kanata, the huroniroquois word for settlement. There are two maps for each of the following explorers. Answer sheet for reading comprehensioncloze exercises and scavenger hunts.
He was sent to the new world by king francis i of france to find both a direct route to asia and an abundance of. Through the present expedition undertaken at your royal command for the discovery of the lands in the west formerly unknown to you and to us, lying in. If no route could be found, then cartier was to seek. Dec 06, 2014 their interest instead became focussed ten years later on the exploration of jacques cartier, a master mariner from st. Jacques cartier was the first european to describe and map the gulf of saint. He was the first explorer of the gulf of san lorenzo 1534, the discoverer of the namesake san lorenzo river 1535 and also commander of the. Their interest instead became focussed ten years later on the exploration of jacques cartier, a master mariner from st. Jacques cartier 14911557 was a french explorer who was authorize by frances king francis to lead a voyage to the new world in order to. Jacques cartier 14911557 was the first french explorer to explore the new world. Jacques cartier, french mariner whose explorations of canadas coast and the.
Jacques cartier was a french navigator and explorer who made three trips to north america at the service of the french crown, which made him the first explorer of that nationality in the new world. Cartier actually was the first european to call this land kanata. If you were writing an essay explaining how powerful chinese emperors restricted european trade in china during the 1500s, which of these would be excluded as a major point to be discussed. Jacques cartier was a breton explorer who claimed what is now canada for france. Jacques cartier was a french explorer and navigator. So, throughout his life cartier learned about navigation and eventually became a skilled mariner. Jul 11, 2019 french navigator jacques cartier was born on december 31, 1491, in saintmalo, brittany, france, and was sent by king francis i to the new world in search of riches and a new route to asia in 1534. Learn more about his search for a passage to east asia and how he laid the original french. Jacques cartiers first voyage 1534 first encounters on april 20, 1534, jacques cartier set sail from st. His second voyage was longer, he had more provisions including ships and manpower and that took.
It is not known how he learned the art of navigation though it is generally accepted that he accompanied giovanni da verrazzano on unofficial explorations initiated by the king of france in 1524. Accomplishments and hardshipschallenges jacques cartier. He was looking for a route to the pacific through north america a northwest passage but did not find one. Jacques cartier was born on the north coast of france. Cartier was the first european to discover and create a. Usa testprep apwh period 14 exam questions flashcards. From 1534 to 1542, cartier led three maritime expeditions to the interior of the gulf of the st. In light of the covid19 crisis, and the many disruptions it has caused or will cause to our kids education, i am offering subscriptions to the upgraded site. He did not find a northwest passage, but paved the way for french exploration of north america jacques cartier was born on the north coast of france. Lawrence, which was discovered and named the country of canadas by him after the iroquois names iroquois were the people who lived. Cartier was born in saintmalo, a small village of the duchy of brittany, which would later become incorporated to france in 1532. We even credit him with giving the country its name. Malo race was created on the 450th anniversary of his arrival in quebec. Jacques cartier lead 3 exploration trips on the st.
Drag each label to the correct location on the image. His early life remains a mystery, although we know he undertook voyages of exploration to newfoundland and brazil during the early decades of the sixteenth century. European explorers age of exploration route map bundle tpt. Cartiers second voyage to the northwest area of the new world, he took the same route like last time, except this time instead of turning back from the gulf of st. European explorers age of exploration unit bundle by jersey.
Jacques cartier was sent by the king if france in 1534 to find a route through the northern part of america. Usa testprep apwh period 14 exam questions quizlet. Lawrence, he and his crew sailed up river, thus discovering stadacona quebec and then he went even further up the river to hochelaga mont real named by cartier, now montreal. He did not find a northwest passage, but paved the way for french exploration of north america. In 1531 jacques cartier set out on an expedition to find the northwest passage. French navigator jacques cartier was born on december 31, 1491, in saintmalo, brittany, france, and was sent by king francis i to the new world in search of riches and a new route to asia in 1534.
Starting on may 10 of that year, he explored parts of newfoundland, the strait. Francis, and then he went up the new foundland straight into the gulf of st. Jacques cartier journal newton gresham library mcgregor grant digital collection of early america more than 1600 valuable primary documents, which focus on the european discovery and settlement of the americas. He was looking for a route to the pacific through north america. He became known as a great navigator early in his career. Jacques cartier 14911557 was a french explorer who was authorize by frances king francis to lead a voyage to the new world in order to seek gold and other riches, as well as a new route to asia. Cartier paved the way for french exploration of north america. Jacques cartier hands france a prize new world exploration. Aug 28, 2015 jacques cartier, navigator born between 7 june and 23 december 1491 in saintmalo, france. This french canadian explorer was born in 1492, coincidentally on the day columbus left on his first voyage. Asked in explorers and expeditions, jacques cartier jacques cartiers achievements. Jacques cartier was born on december 31st, 1491 in saintmalo, brittany.
We do not know how jacques cartier learned the art of navigation, but. Jacques cartiers first voyage 1534 first encounters. Asked in explorers and expeditions, jacques cartier jacques cartier s achievements. His early life remains a mystery, although we know he undertook voyages of exploration to newfoundland and brazil during the early decades of the sixteenth centu. Jacques cartier interactive map ages of exploration. Cartier had started the fur trade in the new world. Jacques cartier was the first european to describe and map the gulf of saint lawrence and the shores of the saint lawrence and the shores of the saint lawrence river, which he named the country of canadas, after the iroquois names for the two big settlements he saw at stadacona quebec city and at hochelaga. Jacques marquette was born in laon, france, on june 1, 1637. Jacques cartier french explorer who made 3 voyages to north america, thought the north route was quicker than the south route disagreed with columbus st. Jacques cartier 14911557 was a french explorer who led three expeditions to canada, in 1534, 1535, and 1541. Watch a short biography of french navigator jacques cartier who was sent by king francis i to the new world in search of riches and a new route to asia in 1534. The voyages of jacques cartier click to enlarge so on may 19, 1535, his fortyfourth birthday, he took three ships back across the arctic, the nina, the pinta, and the santa maria.
The following explorers are covered in this bundle. In light of the covid19 crisis, and the many disruptions it has caused or will cause to our kids education, i am offering subscriptions to the upgraded site at 80% off the normal price through july. Jacques cartier biography childhood, life achievements. Lawrence, which was discovered and named the country of canadas by him after the iroquois names iroquois were the people who lived on the new found land, stadacona quebec and hochelaga. Jacques cartier december 31, 1491september 1, 1557 was a french navigator sent by french king francis i to the new world to find gold and diamonds and a new route to asia. First voyage, 1534 cartier began his first voyage with two ships and 120 men in may, 1534. The third of these was completely stocked with hundreds of topquality watches for sale to the locals. Jacques cartier 15341542 virtual museum of new france. Introduction jacques cartier is best remembered for his exploration of parts of canada.
He grew up and learned to be a mariner, or a seaman. Cartier, jacques jacques cartier 14911557 was a french explorer who led three expeditions to canada, in 1534, 1535, and 1541. Lawrence river allowed france to lay claim to lands that would become canada. Cartier had thought the interpreter for the aboriginals said canada when he asked them what the name of the land was, but they said kanata, which means the. The places jacques cartier stopped in 1534 yellow lines in 1535 jacques cartier first encountered the cape st. European explorers age of exploration unit bundle by. Jacques cartier first set sail for the new world in 1534, when king francis i of france commissioned a voyage to search for gold, spices and a northwest route to asia. Cartier then proceeded, for the next two months, on a systematic exploration of the gulf of st. Jacques cartier was born on december 31, 1491 in the port of saint malo, brittany. What was jacques cartier route of exploration answers. His first was the exploration of the st lawrence river when he explored newfoundland, got to prince edward island and then he explored the gulf of st. Of breton origin, he was the first european to map and describe the shores of saint lawrence river and the. During his childhood he heard the stories of christopher columbus, and he was inspired by them.
Although cartier named the land he traveled to canada, the word. Jul 30, 2019 in 1534, frances king francis i authorized the navigator jacques cartier 14911557 to lead a voyage to the new world in order to seek gold and other riches, as well as a new route to asia. This was the same passage john cabot looked for when he was trying to find a route through north america that led to the pacific ocean. December 31, 1491 september 1, 1557 was a breton explorer who claimed what is now canada for france. Jacques cartier, who lived from 1491 to 1557, was a french explorer and navigator. Although cartier named the land he traveled to canada, the word actually comes from the iroquoishuron language. Jacques cartier 14911557 was a french explorer who laid claim on canada for france. Learn more about his life and the three major voyages that he made to north america. Jacques cartier was born on december 31, 1491 in saintmalo, the port on the northwest coast of brittany. This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. Jacques cartiers voyages across the atlantic ocean brought him to northern north america which he claimed for france and named canada, and explored.
He had been commissioned by king francois of france to search for a passage to cathay the orient, either around or through the new world. Jacques cartier facts, worksheets, career, discoveries. John cabot tried to find the orient the king of france sent the explorer, john cabot, to find a sailing route to the orient. Also going three times back and forth from france to canada and from canada to france. Malo, kingdom of france occupation french navigator and explorer known for first european to travel inland in north america. Jul 21, 2019 jacques cartier december 31, 1491september 1, 1557 was a french navigator sent by french king francis i to the new world to find gold and diamonds and a new route to asia. Cartier was the first european to discover and create a map for the st. Some ten years later, jacques cartier was a sufficiently experienced navigator to be asked by francis i to undertake the official exploration of north america. Jacques cartier portrait of jacques cartier by theophile hamel, ca.
He belonged to a family of mariners and became very respectable when he married mary catherine des granches, a member of a family of wellknown ship owners. Feb 01, 2016 french explorer jacques cartier named canada after kanata, the huroniroquois word for settlement. French navigator jacques cartier was born on december 31, 1491, in saintmalo, brittany, france, and was sent by king francis i to the new world in search of. Jacques cartier was born in 1491 or 1492 in brittany. Jacques cartier was born jacques was born in a territory named brittany. Unfortunately, little is known about cartiers childhood, except that he was the son of an official from saintmalo.