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Why did Jacques Cartier go to Canada?

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∙ 14y ago
Updated: 9/16/2023

Jacques Cartier was looking for the northwest passage to get to India and the spice islands, but didn't know that a huge chunk of land lay in his way, so he accidentally discovered Canada

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Where did this explorer go Jacques cartier?

he went to Canada


Were did jacques cartier go on his first voyage?

canada


When Jacques Cartier reach Canada?

Jacques cartier reached Canada on 1537


Jacques cartier what did he discover?

Jacques Cartier discovered Canada


What did Jacques Cartier do for Canada?

Jacques Cartier was a French explorer who claimed the land that is now Canada.


What did Jacques Cartier do to get ready for his journey to Canada?

what did Jacques cartier do to get ready for his journey


What land did Jacques cartier discover?

Jacques Cartier discovered Canada, 1535


What is Jacques cartier remembered for?

Jacques Cartier is remembered for discovering Canada Montreal


Where did Jacques cartier explore or who did Jacques conquer?

canada


What river in Canada Jacques cartier discover?

Jacques Cartier Discovered The Saint Laurence River


Where did Jacques cartier go?

he went to the St. Lawrence river or canada


What country did the explorer Jacques Cartier sail for?

Jacques Cartier sailed for France, New Foundland, and Canada.

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