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When did Jacques Cartier first voyage to America?
Jacques Cartier’s first voyage to America was in 1534.
What territories did Jacques Cartier explore during his first voyage?
He explored Newfoundland, the Magdalen Islands, Prince Edward Island, and met the Micmac and Iroquois tribes in Gaspésie.
What significant event occurred during Cartier’s first voyage?
Cartier took possession of the territory in the name of the King of France.
What years did Jacques Cartier’s second voyage take place?
Cartier’s second voyage took place in 1535-1536.
What areas did Cartier explore during his second voyage?
He explored the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Anticosti Island, and the area around Quebec.
What challenges did Cartier face during his second voyage?
He faced difficulties during the winter, with many deaths due to scurvy.
Who led the third voyage of Jacques Cartier?
The third voyage was led by Roberval, with Cartier as the second in command.
What years did Cartier’s third voyage occur?
Cartier’s third voyage occurred in 1541-1543.
What was a significant outcome of Cartier’s third voyage?
Cartier returned to France with samples of gold and diamonds, although they were not what they seemed.
What year was Quebec founded?
Quebec was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain.
What was the significance of the year 1615?
It marked the beginning of the Iroquois Wars.
What important company was created in 1627?
The Company of One Hundred Associates was created.
What happened in 1663 regarding New France?
King Louis XIV decided to take direct control over the development of New France.
What was the Treaty of Utrecht?
Signed in 1713, it ceded territories like Hudson Bay and Newfoundland to England.
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748?
It resulted in the restitution of some territories, but France did not regain Acadie.
What was the significance of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
Fought on September 13, 1759, it resulted in a decisive defeat for the French.
What did the Treaty of Paris in 1763 entail?
France ceded all its territories in North America, retaining only Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
What did George III’s Royal Proclamation in 1763 establish?
It significantly reduced the territory of Quebec and established English civil and criminal laws.
