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In 1534, Jacques Cartier explored the Gulf of St. Lawrence and claimed the area that would become Quebec for France. In 1608, Samuel de Champlain established the colony of Quebec, the first permanent European settlement in Canada. Wikipedia has an article on the histor of Quebec.

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What lands did Jacques Cartier claim for France?

Jacques Cartier claimed present-day Canada for France. He explored and claimed territories in the areas now known as Quebec and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.


What areas of Canada did Britain and France claimed?

Quebec - generally land to the north-east of Great Lakes.


When did Jacques Cartier discover Quebec?

Jacques Cartier discovered Quebec in 1535 during his second voyage to North America. He claimed the land for France and it eventually became a French colony.


Jacques Cartier claimed the area known as Quebec for what country?

Quebec was originally claimed by the British who then lost it to the French


What country sponsored Samuel De Champlain?

France. He claimed eastern Canada as New France, and founded Quebec City.


Who claimed Gulf of St Lawrence and Great Lakes for France?

The French claimed New Franc, hoping they could make a colony. They also wanted more fur for business.


Why was Samuel de Champlain discover important?

Samuel de Champlain was known as the father of new France because he claimed land for France during the age of exploration which is know know as Quebec. Originally Jacque Cartier discovered New France but Samuel de Champlain claimed it. Originally he claimed more land then there is today for France but then there was a great war between Britain and France for Canada because the land had many resources to offer. In the end There was a jury in Canada that promised Quebec land and rights such as teaching there own language, history culture and instating it's own laws if they fought for Britain against enemies such as America. Although when Britain began to conflict with America Louis VIX came into power and decided to fight against France but the people of Quebec stayed loyal to Canada and there agreement and then split from France.


When was Quebec established?

Quebec became an established country in 1608 when Samuel de Champlain founded it


What colonial settlement became the capital of new France?

Quebec Cityits quebecThe capital of New France is Quebec City.


What did Samuel De Champlain claim?

sameul de Champlain clamied land in Mexico


Official name of Quebec?

it the beginning it was called Nouvelle-France ( new France ) but quebec is the official name


What was the largest city in New France in the 1700s?

quebec