Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Samuel De Champlain 1------------3





1a. Find a picture of Samuel De Champlain. What does he look like? Explain the picture in 5-8 sentences.
He is a fat man with long hair and short neck. His hair is curly and his eyes are wide. He is wearing a black coat with white collar. He has a long and big nose. his moustache is in a funy shape.



1b. Who is he? What is his nationality? What is his background?


He was regarded as the Father of New France. He was a French navigator, geographer, cartographer, draughtsman, soldier, explorer, ethnologist, diplomat, chronicler. He founded Quebec city.

2. What is his relationship with Canada? Why is he important to Canada?



He is the founder of Quebec city and governor of New France. He opened North America to French trade, especially the fur trade.
3. When did he explore? What was happening during history at this time?

He built Quebec city in the spring of 1608. He explored Richelieu River with 9 French soldiers and 300 natives during the summer of 1609. On July 29, There began a battle between Champlain and Iroquois. Champlain and his men guide three chiefs and killed them.

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