Jacques Cartier Exploration and Colonization (jan 1, 1491 – jan 1, 1557)
Description:
Jacques Cartier sailed from Europe to North America and landed in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, where he placed a large cross in the sand claiming the land for the king of France. Cartier's plan was to establish a permanent settlement. He failed to establish a setlemelt.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1491
jan 1, 1557
~ 66 years