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No, Jacques Cartier [December 31, 1491-September 1, 1557] didn't discover the passage to the Pacific Ocean. Starting in 1534, he sailed to the New World where he described and mapped the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This task was facilitated by the previous voyages of Giovanni da Verrazzano [1485-1528]. Verrazzano had explored the Atlantic coast of North America from the Carolinas up to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, in 1524.

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What does the flag of Jacques Cartier mean?

The flag associated with Jacques Cartier, a French explorer, features a white cross on a blue background, symbolizing France's Catholic heritage and marine traditions. The flag is often used to represent Cartier's exploration of Canada and his role in French colonization efforts in the 16th century.


What did the cross that Jacques cartier put up say?

claimed it for France


What ocean did Jacques cartier cross on his first voyage?

he crossed the Atlantic ocean first


How do you think Iroquois felt when Jacques cartier erected the cross?

really scared and surprised :3


What ocean did Cartier cross on his first voyage?

He went to Canada


What interactions did Jacques cartier have between the first nations?

Jacques Cartier had interactions with the First Nations people when he explored the St. Lawrence River area in Canada. He established relationships with the Indigenous communities, exchanged goods, and learned about their customs and languages. However, there were also instances of conflict and misunderstandings between Cartier's crew and the Indigenous peoples.


Who is Jacques cartier'?

Jacques Cartier was a French explorer who was sent by King Francois I. When he went on his first voyage, he traveled to the Gulf of hte St. Lawrence River. At first, he'd thought he wouldn't make it, then he saw a group of Aboriginal people called the Mi'kmaq( Migmac). He traded metal goods to them, then when the Mi'kmaq saw these metal goods, they began to take their clothes off for the metal goods. Then Cartier continued down on the St. Lawrence River, then he found another group of Aboriginal people called the Haudenosaunee( Ha-the-naw-sun-nee). He put a cross onto the ground saying "Long Live the King of France!" Donnacona, the chief of the Haudenosaunee, made a cross with his fingers representing the cross then spreaded out his arms as he was representing the land around him then he turned his head like he was saying no. When Cartier left, he took Donnacona's 2 sons,Domagaya and Taignoagny. He also heard that this land was called 'kanata', so he put Canada across his map which later to be a country. There is a link below.


What tools did Jacques Cartier use?

Jacques Cartier used navigation tools such as compasses, astrolabes, and cross staffs to help navigate the seas. He also used maps, charts, and logbooks to keep track of his voyages and discoveries. Additionally, he employed basic tools for ship maintenance and survival, such as ropes, sails, and anchors.


Who founded the first settlement in new France?

While it was Jacques Cartier who was one of the first to claimed land for France through the use of a cross as a claiming landmark, it was Samuel de Champlain who later helped found Quebec and the later "New France" in 1608.


Did Jacques Cartier spread disease while exploring?

Jacques cartier had a disease called "Scurvy", a type of disease by not getting enough vitamin C. This causes bruises under the skin, teeth falling out, and, in fatal cases, extreme weakness and deliriousity (don't know what's going on around you)


What was the first contact with first nations by Jacques Cartier?

it was when jaques cartier planted the cross on the Indian land, an they traded good with the first nations. (fur for other things)the aboriginals where not happy about this and was ready to fight but Jacques convinced them to let him take two of the chiefs sons to France and when they came back with amazing stories of great places they where friends. this led to good things such as fur trading as well as bad things like war.


Who is Jacques's?

Jacques Cartier was a French explorer who was sent by King Francois I. When he went on his first voyage, he traveled to the Gulf of hte St. Lawrence River. At first, he'd thought he wouldn't make it, then he saw a group of Aboriginal people called the Mi'kmaq( Migmac). He traded metal goods to them, then when the Mi'kmaq saw these metal goods, they began to take their clothes off for the metal goods. Then Cartier continued down on the St. Lawrence River, then he found another group of Aboriginal people called the Haudenosaunee( Ha-the-naw-sun-nee). He put a cross onto the ground saying "Long Live the King of France!" Donnacona, the chief of the Haudenosaunee, made a cross with his fingers representing the cross then spreaded out his arms as he was representing the land around him then he turned his head like he was saying no. When Cartier left, he took Donnacona's 2 sons,Domagaya and Taignoagny. He also heard that this land was called 'kanata', so he put Canada across his map which later to be a country. There is a link below.