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Who is credited as the French explorer interested in establishing a settlement on Innu territory?
Who is credited as the French explorer interested in establishing a settlement on Innu territory?
- Samuel de Champlain (correct)
- Jacques Cartier
- Jean Duval
- Marie Antoinette
What fate befalls Jean Duval for his involvement in a conspiracy against Samuel de Champlain?
What fate befalls Jean Duval for his involvement in a conspiracy against Samuel de Champlain?
- Promoted to a higher position
- Exiled to another continent
- Given a monetary reward
- Hanged, strangled, and head displayed on a stake (correct)
Why was it crucial for Samuel de Champlain and his men to complete the settlement before winter?
Why was it crucial for Samuel de Champlain and his men to complete the settlement before winter?
- To celebrate a festival before winter sets in
- To trade with the Indigenous people
- To flee from enemies
- To avoid harsh weather conditions that could be fatal (correct)
Which of the following explorers is NOT mentioned in the text as being involved with North America?
Which of the following explorers is NOT mentioned in the text as being involved with North America?
What was the original name of North America as referred to by Indigenous peoples?
What was the original name of North America as referred to by Indigenous peoples?
What was the purpose of Champlain's alliance with Chief Oschasteguin?
What was the purpose of Champlain's alliance with Chief Oschasteguin?
What role did the arquebus play in the conflict between Champlain and the Haudenosaunee?
What role did the arquebus play in the conflict between Champlain and the Haudenosaunee?
Why were the 'Filles du Roi' sent to New France?
Why were the 'Filles du Roi' sent to New France?
What was the outcome of the war between the Wendat and Haudenosaunee confederacies?
What was the outcome of the war between the Wendat and Haudenosaunee confederacies?
How many crew members survived by the end of the winter at the settlement?
How many crew members survived by the end of the winter at the settlement?
Who is credited as establishing Quebec City?
Who is credited as establishing Quebec City?
What tactics did Champlain use to gain exclusive rights to sell Wendat furs in Europe?
What tactics did Champlain use to gain exclusive rights to sell Wendat furs in Europe?
Who were the 'Filles du Roi' sent by?
Who were the 'Filles du Roi' sent by?
Which weapon did Champlain use to kill three Haudenosaunee Chiefs?
Which weapon did Champlain use to kill three Haudenosaunee Chiefs?
What happened to Jean Duval for his role in a conspiracy against Champlain?
What happened to Jean Duval for his role in a conspiracy against Champlain?
Study Notes
Indigenous Peoples of North America
- Turtle Island, now known as North America, is inhabited by millions of Indigenous peoples living in many different nations.
Samuel de Champlain's Expedition
- Samuel de Champlain, a French explorer, aims to establish a settlement on Innu territory, knowing that if he and his men fail to finish building before winter, they will die.
Conspiracy Against Champlain
- Jean Duval, a locksmith at the settlement, participates in a conspiracy to assassinate Samuel de Champlain.
- Duval is brutally executed by Champlain (hanged, strangled, and beheaded, with his head placed on a stake and displayed to the entire fort).
Settlement of Quebec City
- By the end of the winter, only 7 crew members remain alive.
- The fortified settlement established by Champlain eventually becomes Quebec City.
Wars Over Fur Trading Routes
- The Wendat and Haudenosaunee confederacies are at war to control the fur trading routes.
Alliance Between Champlain and the Wendat
- Samuel de Champlain forms an alliance with Chief Oschasteguin, leader of the Wendat nation.
- The French receive exclusive rights to sell Wendat furs in Europe in exchange for supplying the Wendat with soldiers and weapons to fight the Haudenosaunee.
Haudenosaunee Defeat
- Champlain uses the arquebus to kill three Haudenosaunee Chiefs, causing the Haudenosaunee to retreat.
Filles du Roi
- The "Filles du Roi" (daughters of the King) are poor, orphaned French women sent to New France by King Louis XIV.
- They are sent to marry settlers and produce large families, boosting the population in the colony.
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Test your knowledge of the 'Canada: The Story of Us' documentary with these quiz answers. Learn about Turtle Island, Samuel de Champlain, and the early settlement in Innu territory.
