Jacques Cartier was the person who named the area "Canada", and hence his name "The Father of Canada". It was debrived from the word "kanata", in First Nation language, which means "Village"
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∙ 12y agoJoseph Priestly was the scientist who is credited with much of the progress in the biological sciences during the 18th century. He is usually credited with discovering oxygen.
I am not sure about naming all, but someone may be able to add to what I give you. I have: Australia New Zealand Canada Africa India Trinidad and Tobago Jamaica Barbados I hope this is a good list for you to get started with!
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Naming the new Canada
Jacques Cartier was a French explorer known for his voyages to North America. He claimed what is now Canada for France, made maps of the coast, and paved the way for future French colonization. He is also credited with naming Canada and exploring the St. Lawrence River.
Probably his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
The answer is the Inuit of Canada.
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Jacques Cartier was a French explorer known for making the first detailed maps of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the Saint Lawrence River. He is credited with naming Canada and claimed it for France. Cartier is also known for his unsuccessful attempts to establish permanent settlements in the New World.