Jacques Cartier

Ashley Newman, Carina Bautista, Yasemine Ramos, Jahsi Richardson

The Frenchman: Jacques Cartier

His Route Traveled down the St. Lawrence river, which he

followed until he reached a large island that was ruled by hills.

• He named the St. Lawrence river• Named the island Mont Royal which

is now known as Montreal.

Where was he going?

Cartier was sent by King Francis I to the New World, in search of riches and a new route to Asia (1534).

Born in Saint-Malo, France on December 31, 1491

Jacques Cartier’s Route (1534)

Jacques Cartier’s Route (1535-1536)

His Mission To find islands and countries with large amounts of gold

and riches.

Voyage Impact

Cartier moved his voyage on to Chaleur Bay, where he was accompanied by Micmacs. • First act of trade between the French

and the Amerindians.

Cartier claimed possession of the Stadacona (Quebec) territory on July 24.

The Lie

30-foot cross at Pointe-Penouille

Donnacona, the Native chief was very discontent.

Cartier claimed it was a landmak.

September 5th, Cartier landed back in Saint-Malo, with two precious “trophies”.

• Domagaya and Taignoagny, the sons of Donnacona who Cartier convinced to go with him.

The sons told Cartier of the St. Lawrence river and the “Kingdom and Saguenay” – the focus of his 2nd voyage.

• Set forth on May 19, 1535

• the Grande Hermine, Petite Hermine and Émérillon.

Home, Sweet Home

Winter is coming… Iroquois Village

• 2,000 people living there• Overlooked by a mountain Cartier named Mount

Royal • Rapids of the north and south prevented him from

continuing west on his route.• Relationships with the Iroquois had become bitter• Early Winter was arriving…

Mid-November• Ships imprisoned in ice• 25 of the 100 Frenchmen died

May 3rd, 1536• Cartier planted a cross where he just wintered. • Seized 10 Iroquois, Donnacona was included in that.