Jacques Cartier sought to become an explorer primarily driven by the desire for adventure and the opportunity to discover new lands and riches. He was inspired by the lucrative prospects of trade, particularly in gold and other resources, as well as the potential for establishing a French presence in the New World. Cartier's expeditions were also motivated by the ambition to find a northwest passage to Asia, which was a significant goal for many European explorers of his time. Ultimately, his voyages laid the groundwork for France's future claims in North America.
Gold :)
Asia
Christianity
he wanted to be an explorer
Land AND silk spices
That's what I want to know...
he wanted to explore because he wante dto find a passage to Asia
Asia, to see if Christopher Columbus traveled to the correct area. I think. But he ended up in Canada.
Jacques Cartier did not initially set out to be an explorer; he began his career as a navigator and sailor. His interest in exploration grew as he became involved in voyages to the New World, particularly after hearing about the riches and opportunities available there. Cartier's expeditions to Canada in the 1530s were driven by the desire for trade and to find a passage to Asia, which ultimately established him as a significant figure in exploration.
Jacques Cartier wanted to find a NW passage to Asia because in Asia, there was a lot of treasures, but even though Europe(where he was from) is right next to Asia, it took a long time to travel on land back when he lived.
Jacques Cartier aimed to find a northwest passage to Asia during his first voyage in 1534. He sought a route that would allow France to access the lucrative trade in spices and other goods. Instead, he explored the Gulf of St. Lawrence and claimed the land for France, marking the beginning of French interest in North America.
Jacques Cartier sailed on behalf of King Francis I, in hopes of finding gold, spices and an alternate route to Asia. He kidnapped two natives and brought them back to France. King Francis was interested and sent Cartier back to America a second time. However, they arrived during harsh winter weather, and succeeded in angering the Iroquois tribes. Cartier sailed back to France empty-handed except for two Iroquois Chiefs he had captured.