Jacques Cartier
Definition
Jacques Cartier was a French explorer who claimed what is now Canada for France. He was the first European to describe and map the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the shores of the Saint Lawrence River.
Analogy
Think of Jacques Cartier as an adventurous hiker, discovering new trails (Canada) and mapping them out for others (France) to follow.
Related terms
New France: The area colonized by France in North America during a period beginning with the exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Jacques Cartier in 1534.
Saint Lawrence River: A large river in North America connecting Great Lakes with Atlantic Ocean, explored by Jacques Cartier.
French colonization: This refers to France's expansion into various territories across the world, including North America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
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