Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Jacques Cartier?
A
An explorer from France
Came to Canada in search of gold, etc.
We was also given power to claim lands for France
2
Q
Who was Giovanni Caboto?
A
He was and Italian sailer
He landed in Newfoundland claiming it for Britain
He found fishing grounds full of cod
They were the first to encounter the Beothuk and the Mi’kmaq
