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=JAQUES CARTIER= =__Introduction__= Jaques Cartier was a French explorerer. He was born sometime between June 7 and December 23 1491. He lived in St. Malo, and died in 1561. =__Purpose__= Jaques Cartier was sent to discover lands rich in gold with other precious things. =__Route__= Jaques Cartier's first voyage started April 20 1534, for France. He brought two ships with him. One was named the Grand Hermine. He traveled through the Strait of Belle Isle. journey/route(s) (i.e. what years, name of ship, where sailed, etc.) =__Hardships and Challenges__= challenges/hardships (i.e. difficulties experienced before, during, or after expedition) =__Interesting Facts__= other notable occurences (i.e. interesting facts/happenings) =__Historical Contributions__= Jaques Cartier discovered the St. Lawrence River, and made contact with the First Nations.

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