Jacques Cartier allegedly investigated the Americas, especially Brazil, before making three noteworthy North American voyages. In 1534, King Francis I of France sent Cartier—likely in light of his past undertakings—on another excursion toward the eastern bank of North America, at that point called the northern terrains. On a voyage that would add him to the rundown of well known pilgrims, Cartier was to look for gold and different wealth, flavors, and a section to Asia. Cartier cruised on April 20, 1534, with two boats and 61 men, and arrived 20 days after the fact. He investigated the west shore of Newfoundland, found Prince Edward Island and…
Robert De La Salle By Alynna Medina My French explorer is Robert de la salle. Robert’s whole name is Rene Robert Cavelier Ssieur de la Ssalle. L,la salle was born in Rouen, France on November 22, 1643.…
Chapter 6 Vocab: 1. Samuel de Champlain - French explorer who established Quebec on the St. Lawrence River area and became known as the "Father of New France" 2. Huguenots - French Protestants who received limited toleration from the Edict of Nantes 3. coureurs de bois - French beaver hunters and fur traders who were often of mixed Amerindian heritage 4. voyageurs - French-Canadian fur traders and beaver hunters who often recruited Indians 5. Albany Congress - Inter-colonial congress called in 1754 by the British to unify the colonies and assure support from the Iroquois in war against the French.…
The 16th century was an important time for the French because it is when they explored America. The exploration was strongly influenced by the travelers and monarchs that were working for France. France established a colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere in eastern North America. The explorers were working under Francis I and were looking for wealth and a westward route to Asia. During the early stages of the French Exploration there were four main explorers that made the most impact, Giovanni de Verrazano, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, and Robert La Salle.…
You can be successful in realty in Cartagena business and purchases if you avoid some of the mistakes that people have in the past. You should take time to research on the best deals and best agencies in the field. Still, you should have clear goals and objectives to achieve after going into the realty business. Many people have moved into the realty business hoping to make quick cash and get rich overnight.…
Representative and Senator, Robert M. La Follette Sr., a Republican representing Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional district and later the leader of Progressive party, was an excellent Congressman because he was an effective speaker, helped pass various reform laws and fought political corruption. La Folletes’s election to the Senate was a significant one, mainly because he was not influenced by ulterior economic motives. Within the first three years, La Follete helped pass laws in opposition to the freight rates, and financing practices of railroads. In this way, he represented his constituents, the Wisconsin farmers, who were often affected by the railroad actions and rates. La Follette also fervently advocated for various other progressive reforms, particularity social security, women’s suffrage…
While Spain was building its New World empire, France was also exploring the Americas. In 1524, Giovanni da Verrazano was authorized to locate a northwest passage around North America to India. In 1534 he was followed by Jacques Cartier, who explored the St. Lawrence River as far as present-day Montreal. In 1562 Jean Ribault led an expedition that explored the St. Johns River area in Florida. His efforts were followed two years later by a second attempt led by René de Laudonnière.…
Ponce de León was one of the most important conquistadors during his time. People knew Ponce de Leon best for going to Florida in search of the Fountain of Youth. However, before he did many other things such as successfully governing the Eastern part of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico and setting up settlements there. During Ponce de León’s time a basic meal for peasants, a majority of the people, consisted of soup or mush and usually some bread.…
Giovanni da Verrazano was a famous explorer sent by King Francis I in 1524, to explore the region around Newfoundland and Florida to discover a track to the Pacific Ocean. Jacques Cartier boarded upon one of three journeys to explore the St. Lawrence River and the coast of Newfoundland In 1534. Cartier was also responsible for finding a northwest route linking between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. Numerous colonies were created by the French in America in places such as Parris Island, S.C., Saint Croix Island, Maine, Fort St. Louis, Texas and what is now Jacksonville, Fla. The forts and settlements established in America by the French became one of the most important cities such as Detroit, New Orleans, St. Louis, Green Bay, Mobile, Biloxi…
n 1534, Francis I of France sent Jacques Cartier on the first voyage to explore the coast of Newfoundland and the St. Lawrence River. He found New France by putting a cross on a shore. The French tried to establish several colonies throughout North America that failed, due to weather, disease, or conflict with other European powers. Cartier attempted to create the first European settlement in North America at Cap-Rouge in 1541 with 400 settlers but the settlement was abandoned the next year after very bad weather and first nations attacks.…
History. Let’s just say theres a reason its called history and not the truth. By dissecting its parts we realize that the word itself conveys its meaning. History is, his story. Taking into consideration that“his” is not always a male but the one thing that stays constant is that his story is never exactly the same as her story or the other guys story and most importantly not, your story.…
The Colombian Exchange and its Effects. The Columbian exchange was a new sea bridge that allowed a transatlantic trade of people, ideas, and goods. It helped the Spaniards bring over Christianity and exposed the New World to many iron technologies such as firearms and pans. Unfortunately, it also brought over many diseases that the Indians had never been exposed to before.…
“If white people need colleges to furnish teachers, ministers, lawyers, and doctors, do black people need nothing of the sort?” (Du Bois). Today, this question is a foregone conclusion for anyone. In the 1800’s and early 1900’s, this question might have been harder for some to answer correctly, not because they didn’t know the answer, but because their strong racial discrimination was standing in the way of common sense. William Edward Burghardt Du Bois dedicated his entire life to the betterment of the African community around the globe.…
Jean Jacque Rousseau, one of the great philosophers of the French enlightenment, was born in Geneva, Switzerland, and raised by an aunt and uncle, after his mother died days after his birth. At the age of thirteen he was apprenticed to an engraver, but ran away three years later, eventually becoming the secretary for Madame Louise de Warens, who influenced his life and writings. In 1742, Rousseau went to Paris, where he became a friend of Denis Diderot, a French philosopher and the writer of Encyclopedie, the "bible" of the Enlightenment. Rousseau was a creative writer and used everything from opera to novels and romances to explain his philosophy. He believed that human beings are inherently good, but are corrupted by the evils of society.…
Julius Caesar was the first dictator for life and had shaped Rome for ever. Julius Caesar was born on either 12th or 13th of July in 100 BC in Rome to a well known but awfully poor family. Caesar’s life started at 16 when his father, Gaius, died, as a result Julius grew closer to his mother Aurelia. Julius at a young age had an ambition for politics and the idea of becoming apart of the Roman political system grew because of unstable order among the republicans. Caesar took a great step forward towards politics when he married Cornelia a daughter of Sulla a powerful man and dictator in Rome, Sulla had no part in the marriage and forced Caesar to leave or risk losing his property, Julius didn’t back down.…