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To map North America's coastline.
To map North America's coastline.
It was during the rule of Francis I, King of France that France started its significant exploration of North America. Giovanni da Verrazano and Jacques Cartier were two other key figures.
Jacques Cartier claimed present-day Canada for France, specifically the area around the Gulf of St. Lawrence. He made three voyages to the region between 1534 and 1541, establishing French claims to parts of North America.
The impact Giovanni da Verrazano had on North America is that he explored unknown lands under King Francis I of France, thus, establishing French claim to these parts.
He was commissioned by Francis I of France to see out the fabled Western Passage to the Orient.
King Francis I, king of France.
Samuel de Champlain and Jacques Cartier were sent by Francis I of France. They were commissioned to find the fabled Western Passage to the Orient.
Jacques Cartier sailed for King Francis I of France.
Jacques Cartier was sponsored by King Francis 1.
Although de Verrazano was born in Italy, his patron (or sponsor) was King Francis I, the king of France.
Jacques Cartier was supported by France during his explorations of North America, particularly in his efforts to find a northwest passage to Asia. King Francis I of France sponsored his voyages in the early 16th century.