apr 20, 1534 - Jacques
Cartier
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On April 20, 1534, Cartier set sail under a commission from the king, hoping to discover a western passage to the wealthy markets of Asia. It took him 20 days to sail across the ocean. Starting on May 10 of that year, he explored parts of Newfoundland.
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Pre-Revolution: 1490-1769
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