Cartier and Hudson explored far north in search of a Northwest Passage to Asia, a direct route for trading in valuable goods. They also sought new territories to claim for their respective countries, France and England. Additionally, there was a desire to discover new lands, resources, and potential trade opportunities.
Spain and Portugal had a deal sponsored by the Pope that Spain would conquest west of a certain line of longitude and Portugal east. The Americas were believed to be west of this line of longitude. However, this line of longitude split through South America, and this explains why Portugal obtained the possession of Brazil.
Eight countries of the world still maintain colonies. France claims the most with sixteen colonies. The United Kingdom has fifteen and the United States has fourteen while Australia has six, New Zealand and Norway have three apiece, and Denmark and Netherlands claim two each.
Russia, France, and the Ukraine are the three largest countries in Europe by land area. However, including only land that is entirely in the continent of Europe, the three largest countries would be the Ukraine, France, and Spain. You may notice that the positions of the Ukraine and France are switched. This is because France includes integral lands located outside of Europe in the continents of North America, South America, and Africa. This are not territories, but integral lands and are considered just as much a part of France as say Paris. When not including lands outside of Europe, France's area is lower than that of the Ukraine, as Metropolitan France (the area of France located only in Europe) is smaller than that of the Ukraine. Russia is also unincluded because Russia is a transcontinental country, spanning both Europe and Asia.
Ferdinand Magellan claimed lands for Spain during his voyage around the world in the 16th century. He is known for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, although he did not complete the entire journey himself.
His exploration of the St. Lawrence River allowed France to lay claim to lands that would become Canada.
Jacques Cartier is best known for exploring the St. Lawrence River and discovering Prince Edward Island in 1534. He also established a base near Quebec. He was a French explorer who helped France claim lands that would be known as Canada.
Jacques Cartier sailed from France on April 20, 1534. He received a commission from King Francis I of France to explore the northern lands in order to discover gold, spices and a passage to Asia.
Jacques Cartier sailed from France on April 20, 1534. He received a commission from King Francis I of France to explore the northern lands in order to discover gold, spices and a passage to Asia.
Jacques Marquette, together with Louis Jolliet, claimed the northern portion of the Mississippi River for France.
Jacques was born in Brittany in 1491 and became a subject of France when Brittany was formally incorporated into France in 1532. His explorations were made as a French subject and the lands he claimed were claimed for France.
During Jacques Cartier's time, King Francis I (François I) was the King of France. His reign lasted from 1515 to 1547. Francis I was known for his patronage of the arts and exploration, and he commissioned Jacques Cartier's voyages to the New World, specifically to explore the lands that would eventually be part of Canada. Cartier's expeditions took place between 1534 and 1542, during which he explored the Gulf of St. Lawrence and laid the foundation for France's claim to territories in North America.
What influenced Jacques Cartier to be an explorer was his desire to travel and explore new lands so he can colonize.
Jacques Cartier's expeditions were primarily funded by the French monarchy, specifically King Francis I of France. The voyages were also supported by wealthy merchants and investors who saw potential for profit in exploring new lands.
Jacques was born in Brittany in 1491 and became a subject of France when Brittany was formally incorporated into France in 1532. His explorations were made as a French subject and the lands he claimed were claimed for France.
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Canada was not discovered when Louis XII was King of France, Jacques Cartier was commissioned by his successor King Francis I; and under his authority discovered and explored the lands that became New France.