Facts
What does he do?
He is a French Explorer and Navigator.
When was he born?
August 13th, 1567
What was Champlain's goal?
To found, promote and grow the colony of New France.
Champlain sailed to France, in 1609 on Francois Grave Du Pont's expedition. What were the two rivers they sailed up to when they had explored the Gaspe Peninsula?
The St.Lawrence River and the Saguenay River.
Why was he a good leader?
His skills, knowledge, tenacity and persuasiveness.
Why did he come to Canada?
To explore and establish a French colony.
Where was he born?
Brouage, France
What was Samuel de Champlain's job?
Hydrographer royal.
He sailed around and charted most of the coast of Nova Scotia and down the coast to Cap Cod and Martha's Vineyard and later to Rhode Island. True or False?
True.
Champlain was a cartographer. What did he do with his skill of drawing maps?
He drew the first real maps of Canada and became known as a Father of New France.
What did Champlain discover?
Founded Quebec and consolidated French colonies.
When did he die?
December 25, 1635.
Why is Samuel a hero?
He is admired today because he helped established a very important province in Canada.
Name at least three of the problems he faced?
No water on some of his voyage, wars, Lack of newer technology, and harsh winter.
Where did Champlain land?
Huronia's largest town, Cahiague, located near Lake Simcoe.
Did he have a family?
He was married to Helene and they adopted three Native American daughters.
Where did he die?
Quebec City, Canada.
How many colonists did he lead to settle in Quebec?
32 colonists.
How many trips did he do?
Between 21 and 29.
Champlain and his First Nations allies battled the Haudenosaunee on Lake Champlain, beginning 150 years of war between Iroquois and French.
Name four things Samuel de Champlain studied.
Cartography, Navigation, astronomy and mathematics.
Where was Champlain buried?
He was buried under the Champlain chapel.
After a French-British peace treaty in 1632, Quebec was once again French, and Champlain returned as its governor in what year?
1633.
What was Samuel de Champlain's ship name?
ship Don de Dieu.
What was Samuel de Champlain's impact?
He was key to French expansion in the New World