Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Jacques Cartier

Who is Jacques Cartier? Your Next ActivityDue Date: 2.5 Computer ClassesInstructions:Blog your answers to the questions on your blog. Use 5-8 sentence.



1. Post 2 pictures of Jacques Cartier and explain what you see in the pictures.What kind of man is he? What can you know from the pictures?*** Remember to put the web address to tell me where you got the picture






























This talks about Jacques Cartier takes possession of Canada for France. in 1534,Cartier points to the arms of France on the cross during a ceremony taking possession of Canada for France.Cartier is standing on the center in this picture.

He looks very brave,noble,and perky .He seems is talking about something very impotent.All the person in the picture are looking at him and listening to him.









Jacques Cartier and his soldiers bring civilization to the wilderness. On the left, hiding in the foliage, the distrustful Indians hesitate to come to meet the French explorer. Clad in their best garments, the soldiers dominate the Natives through their position in the canvas. Jacques looks very noble in this picture.He stand in front of all his soldiers, to talk to the Indians.He opens his arm, shows his friendly to all the person.

2. Post 10 facts about Jacques Cartier.

Jacques Cartier was born in December 31, 1491,

Died in September 1, 1557.

He was born in Saint-Malo, the port on the extreme north-east coast of Brittany.

Cartier, who was a respectable mariner, improved his social status in 1520 by marrying Mary Catherine des Granches, member of a leading family.

He was a French explorer .

He claimed what is now Canada for France.

He was the first European to describe and map the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the shores of the Saint Lawrence River, which he named "The Country of Canadas", after the Iroquois names for the two big settlements he saw at Stadacona (Quebec City) and at Hochelaga (Montreal Island).
He has his first voyage in1534.
His second voyage are during 1535–1536.

His third voyage in 1541–1542 .

3. Why is he important for the history of Canada?

Jacques Cartier was a French explorer who claimed what is now Canada for France. He was the first European to describe and map the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the shores of the Saint Lawrence River, which he named "The Country of Canadas", after the Iroquois names for the two big settlements he saw at Stadacona (Quebec City) and at Hochelaga (Montreal Island).He is very important for the history of Canada.

4. When was Cartier sent to Canada? Why was he sent to explore? Who sent him?


In 1534, the king of France sent Cartier to explore the recently discovered "New World." Cartier's job was to look for two things: gold and a passage through North America that would lead to Asia.


5. Find a map of one of his voyages. Post it here and explain his voyage. Where did he go?



















A map of Jacques Cartier’s routeon his first voyage to Canada, 1534.


First voyage, 1534
In 1532, the year the
Duchy of Brittany was formally united with France in the Edict of Union, Cartier was introduced to King Francis I by Jean le Veneur, bishop of Saint-Malo and abbot of Mont-Saint-Michel, at the Manoir de Brion. The king had previously invited (although not formally commissioned) the Florentine explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano to explore the eastern coast of North America on behalf of France in 1524. Cartier is believed to have accompanied da Verrazzano on this expedition, which explored the coast from South Carolina to Nova Scotia, and islands such as Newfoundland; on another voyage they went to Brazil. Le Veneur cited these voyages to Newfoundland and Brazil as proof of Cartier's ability to "lead ships to the discovery of new lands in the New World".
In 1534, Cartier set sail under a commission from the king, hoping to discover a
western passage to the wealthy markets of Asia. In the words of the commission, he was to "discover certain islands and lands where it is said that a great quantity of gold and other precious things are to be found". Starting on May 10 of that year, he explored parts of Newfoundland, the areas now the Canadian Atlantic provinces and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. During one stop at Îles aux Oiseaux (Islands of the Birds, now the Rochers-aux-Oiseaux federal bird sanctuary, northeast of Brion Island in the Magdalen Islands), his crew slaughtered around 1000 birds, most of them great auks (now extinct). Cartier's first encounter with aboriginal peoples in Canada, most likely the Mi'kmaq, was brief; some trading occurred. On his second encounter, Cartier panicked as 50 Mi'kmaq canoes surrounded one of his long boats. Despite the Mi'kmaq signs of peace, Cartier ordered his men to fire two warning shots over their heads; the Mi'kmaq paddled away. His third encounter took place on the shores of Gaspé Bay with the St. Lawrence Iroquoians, where on July 24, without their assent, he planted a 10 meter cross bearing the words "Long Live the King of France" and took possession of the territory in the name of the king. The change in mood was a clear indication that the Iroquoians understood Cartier's actions. There is no historical consensus on exactly what happened next and exactly where, but during this trip he kidnapped Chief Donnacona's two sons.Donnacona at last agreed that they could be taken, under the condition that they return with European goods to trade.He also began to build diplomatic relations with the natives. Cartier returned to France in September 1534, sure that he had reached an Asian coast.


Part B: Let's watch some videos!


6. First Nations people were the original people who lived in Canada before the Europeans came. Imagine how you would feel seeing the Europeans for the first time. What would you think? What would you say? What would you do?Watch this video and then answer question 6 carefully in 5-8 sentences.Historica Minutes: Jacques Cartierhttp://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=10123



it will be a surprise to me.who are they?are they the same person like us?where are they come from?why they come to here?what they want?will they kill us?or...there must be millions of questions suddenly appeared in my mind.first, i will show my friendly to them, ask them some questions that i think we should know, then i can decide to invite them to visit or to let them get out here.i will not believe them very easily, i need to protect myself, and my people.


7. Watch these two videos and answer the questions.


Video 1: Canada: A People's History: Jacques Cartierhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NrAOWiVG_o&NR=1a. What did you learn from this video in 5-8 sentences?




Jacques Cartier be sent by french king.when he arrived in Canada, they used some tools to exchanged the native people's furs. Jacques Cartier erected a cross to collect this land for France. The chief was really angry about that. He send his two sons to visit France. they went to France to see the king, they learned a lot. When they came back, they told what happened when they were in french, but their father did not trust the french.





Video 2:Hochelaga -- His journey continues...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj5tq5VfzIgb. What did you learn from this video in 5-8 sentences?
Jacques Cartier and his group sailed inte sea for a long time, then they discovered a island ,they named it Hochelaga. They found the native people there. Jacques Cartier planed to leave because of the frozen rain. He leaved as soon as possible, but the ice age still stopped him near the Donnaconna's jungle. They did not have a prepare for that, so they got sick like the scurvy, most of them died. then Donnaconna came to help them by letting them drink a kind of soup . it really helped a lot.after that time,Jacques Cartier invited Donnaconna to France. Donnaconna was brought to Europe,and died over there.


8. What is scurvy? Find a picture of scurvy and post it on your blog.



Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C, which is required for the synthesis of collagen in humans. The chemical name for vitamin C, ascorbic acid, is derived from the Latin name of scurvy, scorbutus. Scurvy leads to the formation of spots on the skin, spongy gums, and bleeding from the mucous membranes. The spots are most abundant on the thighs and legs, and a person with the ailment looks pale, feels depressed, and is partially immobilized. In advanced scurvy there are open, suppurating wounds and loss of teeth.
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9. What happened to Donnaconna?


Donnaconna was the chief of the native people.after Jacques Cartier invited Donnaconna to go to French and Donnaconna went. finally, he died in the french,and never went back to India.


10. How would you feel if you were Donnaconna or the Iroquois people? Would you be friends with the French after this experience?


If I was the Iroquois people, I would be very angry !I won't be friendly to the French after this experience. i will not trust them again!we tried to be kind to them, but they are so rude!we used our genuine heart to help them, but they took our people away.they just killed our beautiful friendship.there are no second chance!


11. Read page 221-222 of your textbook. The information on these pages are important.Find the words in bold on these two pages. Translate them and write a new sentence with them using your own words. Post it here.
archipelago:群岛 The beautiful archipelago are sleeping on the sea.
scurvy:坏血病 Scurvy killed many people.
immunity:免疫力 Doing sports can increase the immunity of people.
sieur贵族。君王:many people expect a kind of life like sieurs.
pyrites硫化矿类:Pyrites are a kind of minerals.
treachery背叛:i hate treachery.


Bonus
Find some more stamps with Jacques Cartier on them and post it here!















































2 comments:

  1. 10/11

    Overall a very good entry.

    Use more of your words to get perfect!

    I like the way you organize your entry. It is very easy to read. Very thoughtful answers. Congratulations!

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