Jacques Cartier’s Path: Charting the Course of French Exploration in the New World
Words: 484 1231Jacques Cartier, a famous French explorer, really shook things up in the 16th century by exploring the New World for France. His trips along the Saint Lawrence River weren't just about finding new places—they set the stage for France to make its mark in North America and taught us a ton about the land and its people. Born in 1491 in Saint-Malo, France, Cartier set sail in 1534 under King Francis I's orders. His goal? Find a shortcut to Asia […]