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What was the primary purpose of Cartier's voyages?
What was the primary purpose of Cartier's voyages?
Which of the following obstacles did Cartier face during his voyages?
Which of the following obstacles did Cartier face during his voyages?
How did scurvy affect Cartier's crew during the second voyage?
How did scurvy affect Cartier's crew during the second voyage?
What did Cartier mistakenly believe he had discovered during his explorations?
What did Cartier mistakenly believe he had discovered during his explorations?
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What significant impact did Cartier's explorations have on future European explorers?
What significant impact did Cartier's explorations have on future European explorers?
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What significant event marked the end of Elizabeth I's reign?
What significant event marked the end of Elizabeth I's reign?
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Which two countries invaded Germany during the Thirty Years War?
Which two countries invaded Germany during the Thirty Years War?
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Who was tasked with founding the city of Quebec?
Who was tasked with founding the city of Quebec?
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What happened to King Gustavus Adolphus on November 16th?
What happened to King Gustavus Adolphus on November 16th?
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What type of oppression did Protestants face that led to the Thirty Years War?
What type of oppression did Protestants face that led to the Thirty Years War?
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What was a consequence of Samuel de Champlain's voyage in 1603?
What was a consequence of Samuel de Champlain's voyage in 1603?
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Which of the following best describes Samuel de Champlain's relationship with the Iroquois?
Which of the following best describes Samuel de Champlain's relationship with the Iroquois?
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What was included in Samuel de Champlain's notable work?
What was included in Samuel de Champlain's notable work?
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Which of John Cabot's voyages was a failure due to bad weather?
Which of John Cabot's voyages was a failure due to bad weather?
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What significant discovery did John Cabot make during his second voyage?
What significant discovery did John Cabot make during his second voyage?
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What was one consequence of increased contact between Europeans and Indigenous people?
What was one consequence of increased contact between Europeans and Indigenous people?
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What did the Beothuk people do in response to the French and British fishing camps?
What did the Beothuk people do in response to the French and British fishing camps?
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What was the ultimate fate of John Cabot during his third voyage?
What was the ultimate fate of John Cabot during his third voyage?
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What was a primary reason Europeans sought new routes to Asia?
What was a primary reason Europeans sought new routes to Asia?
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Where was Jacques Cartier born?
Where was Jacques Cartier born?
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What did King Henry VII grant John Cabot in 1496?
What did King Henry VII grant John Cabot in 1496?
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Study Notes
Exploration of North America
- Columbus landed in South America, encountering the Aztecs
- Europeans sought a new trade route to Asia, as the Silk Road became dangerous
- Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot) was born in Genoa, Italy.
- He was commissioned by England to explore lands for the crown and was the first known European to land in North America
- Cabot had three voyages
- First voyage (1496) was unsuccessful due to bad weather
- Second voyage (1497) was successful
- Landed in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Found codfish, but King Henry VII was disappointed with a lack of a route to Asia
- Signs of indigenous people were seen.
- More Europeans came to Canada for fishing and trading
- Contact with indigenous people increased, resulting in significant trading
- Fur trade flourished, alongside the exchange of tools and implements.
- Increased contact led to the spread of disease among indigenous populations.
- Conflict arose between Europeans and indigenous groups.
- The Beothuk people became extinct.
Samuel de Champlain
- Samuel de Champlain contacted various indigenous groups (Algonquin, Iroquois, Tadoussac, Montagnais, and the Mi'kmaq)
- Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden defeated the Holy Roman Empire
- Gustavus Adolphus fell in Battle of Lützen in 1632.
- He was a French explorer, navigator, geographer, and expedition leader.
- He founded Quebec City
- He mapped areas of the Great Lakes
- He died in 1635 (Christmas day)
- He married Helen Boulé
Other Historical Events
- French and British exploration of and conflicts with Indigenous groups in Newfoundland and surrounding areas.
- Canada had already been colonized when Europeans tried to find a northwest passage to Asia.
- Cartier led an expedition to the Atlantic coast of Canada and the US
- Cartier was not experienced, but was commissioned by the King of France in 1534 to find a Northwest passage.
- Cartier tried to set up a French colony in Canada (1540/1543), but it was unsuccessful.
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This quiz delves into the early European exploration of North America, focusing on figures like Giovanni Caboto and the impact of their voyages. It covers key events such as Cabot's attempts to find a trade route, the interaction with indigenous peoples, and the consequences of increased European presence in the region. Test your knowledge on this pivotal era of exploration!
