apr 12, 1491 - Jacques Cartier
Description:
Lifespan: 1491-1557- 1534-1541, Explored the St. Lawrence River, seeking a way to Asia (Northwest Passage)
- Realizing it was impossible French started trading furs with natives.
Mindset: Brought competition between French, England, Spain for cod.
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 12, 1491
Now
~ 534 years ago