France sent Samuel de Champlain to America to explore and establish French colonies in the early 17th century. Champlain is known as the "Father of New France" for his role in founding Quebec City in 1608.
Samuel de Champlain was sent by France to explore the North American continent and establish the French colonies in what is now Canada.
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Samuel de Champlain was sent to explore by French King Henry IV with the goal of establishing a French presence in the New World and expanding the fur trade. Champlain was also tasked with finding a route to Asia and converting indigenous peoples to Christianity.
Samuel de Champlain was hired by France to explore North America and establish a settlement in present-day Canada. He is known as the "Father of New France" for his role in founding Quebec City in 1608.
Samuel de Champlain explored Canada to establish French colonies and trade routes, hoping to expand French influence in North America. He also aimed to find a northwest passage to Asia and establish friendly relations with Indigenous peoples for economic and strategic purposes.
Samuel de Champlain was sent by France to explore the North American continent and establish the French colonies in what is now Canada.
France
Samuel de Champlain was sent to explore by French King Henry IV with the goal of establishing a French presence in the New World and expanding the fur trade. Champlain was also tasked with finding a route to Asia and converting indigenous peoples to Christianity.
Samuel de Champlain was hired by France to explore North America and establish a settlement in present-day Canada. He is known as the "Father of New France" for his role in founding Quebec City in 1608.
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America. Thomas Jefferson sent them to explore the Louisiana Purchase.
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First Voyage Champlain left port from Spain (he had been sent to Spain for war) for his first voyage in 1589. He went to the West Indies, then Mexico, then stopped at Central America to explore. Champlain returned to his homeland, France in 1601.
Spain sent Francisco Vasquez de Coronado to explore the southwestern region of North America.
First Voyage Champlain left port from Spain (he had been sent to Spain for war) for his first voyage in 1589. He went to the West Indies, then Mexico, then stopped at Central America to explore. Champlain returned to his homeland, France in 1601.
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