Jacques+Cartier

Jacques Cartier was a French explorer also in search of the Northwest Passage like Henry Hudson, although the passage didn't exist. Instead of finding this mysterious passage, Cartier established good connections between the Iroquois Indians and the French. This connection allowed an easy flow of goods between the two, the main export being beaver fur. Cartier also established trade relations in the Mississippi River area of the Americas. Although Cartier didn't find what he sought after, he established trading routes that would benefit the French in years to come.

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Created by Hannah Hollon 12/9/08