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With whom did Jacques Cartier sail?

Synopsis. Jacques Cartier, a French navigator, was born in Saint-Malo (Brittany), France. He was sent by King Francis to the New World to find riches and a new route to Asia. His exploration of the St was a major achievement. France was able to claim the lands of Canada through the Lawrence River.



Just so. Who explored with Jacques Cartier!

Jacques Cartier (born 1491 in Saint-Malo (Brittany), Franceadied September 1, 15,577), was a French mariner whose explorations along the Canadian coast and St. Lawrence River (1534-1535, 1541a42), laid the foundation for French claims to North America. (see New France).

Secondly, what was the purpose for Jacques Cartier's exploration? Jacques Cartier's First North American Voyage. The voyage was intended to find a northwest passage from North America to Asia and to accumulate riches like gold and spices. Did you know? Jacques Cartier is credited for giving Canada its name, in addition to his explorations of the St. Lawrence area.

These are the ships that Jacques Cartier sailed on.

Ships

  • Grande Hermine. Built in France 1534. Given in 1535 by King of France to Cartier. Used in the 1535a1536, 1541a1542 voyages. Replica 1967 was built in MontrA(c),al for Expo 67. It was abandoned in 2001 by Saint-Charles River (QuA)bec City).
  • Petite Hermine.
  • AmA(c)rillon.
  • Georges (1541a1542)
  • Saint-Brieux.

How did Jacques Cartier interact and communicate with the natives

Jacques Cartier set sail for the New World for the first time in 1534 when King Francis I of France commissioned a voyage for gold, spices, and a Northwest route from Asia. Cartier, with two ships and 61 people, explored the St. Lawrence Bay. He returned to France with two Native Americans who were trophies for his king.