1 jan 1534 ano - Cartier's first voyage

Descrição:

Convinces Francis I to fund his expedition; sets out from St. Malo, France; enters Canada through Gulf of St. Lawrence; claims Gaspé Peninsula for France.

Comes into contact with First Nations 3 times

Meets Iroquois, leader Donnacona, and brings back sons Domagaya and Taignoagny to learn French so they could translate

Reported on abundant resources in North America