PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Personal Background
He was born in St.Malo,France on Dec.31,1491.He was a sailor and a great Navigator.He sadly died on Sept.1,1557.
Sponsor
France sponsored Cartier to claim land for them.King Francis helped him on his journey.Unfortunately he was not paid on this journey.
Reasons for exploration
He wanted to find the Northwest Passage.King Francis wanted him to find the Northwest passage through North America.They were seeking the Northwest passage.
Dates of
1534,1535,1541,1542
Route of Exploration
New Foundland present day Canada,Saint Laurence present day Quebec,North America and back to France
Impact
He found Canada.He is known because he was the founder of Canada.He still had France's claim in North America.
