Cartier was the first to document the name Canada, which is derived from the Huron-Iroquois word kanata, which was incorrectly interpreted as the native term for the newly discovered land.
Yes, Jacques Cartier claimed land in Canada for France during his explorations in the early 16th century. He established French interests in the region that would later become New France.
Jacques Cartier was from Saint-Malo, in Brittany, France.
Skilled navigator brave endearing learder
Jacques Cartier reached land in North America in 1534 by sailing through the Gulf of St. Lawrence, eventually making landfall in what is now Newfoundland, Canada. He was a French explorer commissioned by King Francis I to search for a northwest passage to Asia.
Jacques Cartier discovered Canada, 1535
Jacques cartier was sent to explour land that had not been found yet
Jacques Cartier was a French explorer who claimed the land that is now Canada.
What body of water did Jacques Cartier discover
France for sure... Jacques Cartier!
The cast of The Land of Jacques Cartier - 1960 includes: Lloyd Bochner as Narrator
Jacques Cartier landed at Gaspé and took possession of "Canada" on behalf of the King of France.
Jacques Cartier found what is now Canada for France.
Finding land
Jacques Cartier reached land in North America in 1534 by sailing through the Gulf of St. Lawrence, eventually making landfall in what is now Newfoundland, Canada. He was a French explorer commissioned by King Francis I to search for a northwest passage to Asia.
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