Why was Jacques cartier important to the history of Canada?

Answer 1

He found and mapped the St. Lawrence Seaway in Quebec, Canada and the Gulf of St. Lawerence. he is also known for taking over the natives land which is canada. he got his crew and himself to basically slave the natives and kill most of them. thats why he is also know for racism.

Answer 2

He discovered the Saint Lawrence River an the Saint Lawrence Bay. He also found Quebeck and Montreal.

Answer 3

because he made a map of the St.lawrence river and without him we wont find our way. he also was assigned to explore the new world by the king

Answer 4

He sailed from saint-malo on april 20,1534,with two ships and 61 men;he explored he gulf of st.lawrence

Answer 5

he was important to the History of Canada because he was the on who named Canada.

Answer 6

To find new trade routes to Asia.

Answer 7

he was the founder of Canada