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In 1541, French explorer Jacques Cartier hoped to find a northwest passage to Asia, which was seen as a lucrative route for trade. He aimed to establish a French presence in North America and sought to discover new resources, including gold and other valuable materials. Cartier's expeditions were motivated by the potential for wealth and the expansion of French territorial claims. Ultimately, he explored the St. Lawrence River, laying the groundwork for future French colonization in Canada.

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