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To claim land for the French.

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Q: Why did Jacques cartier come to America?
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Where did Jacques Cartier come from?

Jacques Cartier was born in Saint-Malo, Brittany, France


Who sent Jacques cartier to north America?

Jacques cartier was sent to north amercia by the king of France


Who was the french sailor who led Frances major exploration of norht America in 1534 and 1535?

Jacques Cartier was a French explorer who led expeditions to North America in 1534, 1535, and 1541. Cartier was looking for the northwest passage. Canada was named by Jacques Cartier.


What parts of north America did Jacques Cartier discover?

Jacques Cartier did most of his explorations in what is now called Canada!!!


What year did Jacques Cartier explore America?

Sorry wrong jacques


What did Jacques Cartier find?

Jacques Cartier discovered the St. Lawrence River in North America in 1535 and explored much of what is now known as Canada. He claimed the land for France and is credited with being one of the first Europeans to document and map parts of Canada.


How did Jacques Cartier's exploration help America?

It helped by making Indians come to America to help out and become freinds with the guests that visited America.


Who was the first French explorer to come to Canada?

The First French explorers to reach North America were Jaques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain, if that answers your question.


What country did Jacques cartier come from?

Jacques Cartier was born on December 31, 1491 in St. Malo, France.


Where was Jacques cartier come from?

st maclies


What did Jacques Cartier want to bring to America?

Christianity


Who sailed west coast of north America?

The person who sailed west was Jacques Cartier The person who sailed west was Jacques Cartier