Jacques Cartier first exploration was in 1534. He was sent by king Francis to the new world to find riches and a new path to Asia. Cartier sailed on April of 1534 with two ships and 60 men. He arrived 20 days later. He explored the west coast of Newfoundland, discovered Prince Edward Island and sailed through the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This was then called the "northern lands."
Cartier second major exploration
Francis was impressed with what Cartier had found. He sent him back a year later. This time he left with three ships and one hundred men. Two First Nations he had captured helped Cartier. He used them as guides. They traveled through Quebec and made a base. During his time exploring the new world he sailed down river to what now would be Montreal. There he met and was welcomed by the Iroquois people. He found out from them more rivers to travel to explore farther into Canada and places where he can find goods. As it got later in the year winter came and they were no longer able to travel. Cartier and his clan angered the Iroquois. They had to wait till the spring till the ice unthawed so they could travel back home. On there way back to France once again the brought home some Iroquois people. Cartier was only able to to tell the king that riches lay farther west and that a great river, said to be about 2,000 miles long, possibly led to Asia.
Third Exploration
In May of 1541 Cartier departed on his third voyage with five ships this time. On his third trip he stoped trying to find a passage to asia. His plan was to make a permanent settlement along the St. Lawrence River. Cartier set up camp again near Quebec they found an abundance of what they thought were gold and diamonds. After these setbacks, France didn’t show any interest in the new worlds for half a century, and Cartier’s career as a explorer came to an end.
This was the end of Jacques Cartier exploring career.
Hey Carson, awesome job on your blogpost! You did a really good job summarizing Cartier’s life, and the work that he did. I like the way you formatted your blog into three sections for the three expeditions he went on.
ReplyDeleteI personally think it’s super cool that King Francis funded Cartier’s expeditions, cause like who wouldn’t want to go on an all expenses paid trip? I know I sure would. Especially because Cartier loved to explore and thats what he was sent there to do.
I don’t think it was right that Cartier capture those two Iroquois men and brought them back to France with him. What did they ever do to deserve that? What if they had wives and kids back at home, and one day some random guy comes and kidnaps them? Thats just not right if you ask me! It is however nice that when Cartier went on his second expedition that he brought the two Iroquois men back with him. I’m sure he really appreciated having them along with him, as they would have a good understanding of the geography of the land. But not only would they have a good understanding of the geography of the land, they would also know many good tips and tricks for surviving in the harsh climate of Canada.
I wonder if the settlement Cartier founded on his third trip is still there. If so it would super cool to visit it. I also wonder if Cartier ever found and traveled down the 20000 mile long river. Because personally I don’t really believe that it exists. Also, when Cartier was finished with his last expedition, I wonder if he let all the Iroquois people go back. That would not be very fair if he made them come back to, and live in France against their will.
Here is the link to the blog I posted this month on Cartier, seeing the information from somebody else point of view is always nice to bring a better understanding to the topic. https://canadianhistorytoldbyus.blogspot.ca/2017/10/in-shoes-of-jacques-cartier.html
Once again, good job on the blogpost. It was really well done!!
Hello Carson. Great blog ! I like the detail you used. Really gives me a better understanding on Cartier. I like how you included that on his first expedition, he sailed with 60 men!! Even though they had two ships, that still seems like it would have been a pretty tight fit! I noticed how you included it took 20 days ! Excellent, I did not know that. That seems like a really long time, not to mention tiring! When you talked about his second expedition, I seen u mentioned how he captured 2 First Nations and used them as guides!!! Yikes. I feel like that was not the right choice on Cartier's part. Those 2 men probably had a family to provide for and wives ! Or, think of how their kids must feel ! That must have sucked that they couldn't travel back home till spring when the ice unthawed. I wonder what Cartier and the other Hundred men that came along, did for that period of time. I bet you Cartier was thrilled to tell the King about how that great river possibly was a pathway to Asia. That is big news ! I bet the King gave Cartier a pat on the back for that one. I like how on every expedition you included the number of ships he took. Gives me an idea of how much more people wanted to join him each time. Now Carson, with those being said there is also something I would change if this were my blog, it might have helped you get an even better mark. I would have included maps of his expeditions ! it would have been so cool to see. Other than that, You did a great job and I enjoyed reading it.
ReplyDeleteHere is a link to a website with a map if you would like to check it out.
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