John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto)
Which country did John Cabot sail for?
He sailed for England.
Which country did Jacques Cartier explore for?
He explored for France.
What city did Samuel de Champlain help to found in 1608?
Quebec City.
What country did Pierre Du Gua de Monts explore for?
Du Gua de Monts was an explorer from France.
What was Cabot hoping to find by sailing west?
He was searching for a short route to Asia.
What was Cartier searching for on his voyages?
He was looking for a short route to Asia (a Northwest Passage).
What country did Champlain explore for?
Champlain was exploring for France.
What was the name of the new settlement that Du Gua de Monts helped establish in 1605?
The new location was called Port-Royal.
Where did Cabot likely land in Canada?
Likely Newfoundland.
Which important river in Canada did Cartier explore?
He explored the St. Lawrence River.
Which Indigenous group did Champlain build alliances with for the fur trade?
He built alliances with the Innu and the Huron-Wendat.
Which other French explorer worked closely with Du Gua de Monts?
He worked with Samuel de Champlain to explore and build settlements.
What important resource did Cabot’s crew discover in the waters around Newfoundland?
Cabot and his crew found rich fishing grounds in the Atlantic, leading to the start of fishing in Newfoundland.
What did Cartier’s crew learn from Indigenous peoples?
They provided knowledge, guided him through the land, shared food, and helped his crew survive scurvy by teaching them about local remedies.
What was Champlain's goal?
His goal was to find new land and create settlements for France.
Name 2 challenges that Du Gua de Monts faced.
The winters were very cold, food was hard to find, and the places they picked weren’t always good for farming or building. He had to keep settlers safe and motivated, deal with storms and long trips for supplies, and worry about other European countries racing to claim land.
How might Indigenous knowledge have affected Cartier's journey?
Indigenous peoples already knew the land and waters: their knowledge could have helped him understand resources, routes, and survival needs.
What challenges did Cartier face?
Harsh winters, scurvy, limited supplies, and tension/conflict with Indigenous peoples.
Why were alliances with Indigenous peoples important for Champlain's success in what we now call Canada?
Indigenous people taught Champlain how to survive the harsh winters and how to navigate the rivers.
Name 2 challenges that Du Gua de Monts faced that were not already said.
The winters were very cold, food was hard to find, and the places they picked weren’t always good for farming or building. He had to keep settlers safe and motivated, deal with storms and long trips for supplies, and worry about other European countries racing to claim land.