St. Lawrence River - Wikipedia
WEBThe St. Lawrence River (French: Fleuve Saint-Laurent [flœv sɛ̃lɔʁɑ̃]) is a large international river in the middle latitudes of North America connecting the Great Lakes to the North Atlantic Ocean.
New France | Definition, History, & Map | Britannica
WEBJul 26, 2024 · New France, (1534–1763), the French colonies of continental North America, initially embracing the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Newfoundland, and Acadia (Nova Scotia) but gradually expanding to include much of the Great Lakes region and parts of the trans-Appalachian West.
New France - Wikipedia
WEBNew France (French: Nouvelle-France) was the territory colonized by France in North America, beginning with the exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Great Britain and Spain in 1763 under the Treaty of Paris.
The story of New France: the cradle of modern Canada
WEBMay 21, 2020 · Origins of New France. In 1534, Jacques Cartier had begun the first of three expeditions to the Gulf of the St. Lawrence River. But Cartier’s brief attempts at settlement were a failure, and...
St. Lawrence River - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 7, 2006 · The route of early explorers and the main axis of New France, the St. Lawrence River figured prominently in Canada's early history, and it remains the focus of settlement for much of the province of Quebec. It is still the most important commercial waterway in Canada, as well as a source of electric power and natural beauty.
New France - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBSep 4, 2013 · The history of France as a colonial power in North America began during the 16th century, during the era of European exploration and fishing expeditions. At its peak, the French colony of New France stretched over a vast area from the Gulf of …
New France - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 23, 2018 · The great arc of French territorial claims, from the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, through the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, was designed at least in part to keep the much more populous and economically viable British colonies hemmed in along the seaboard. Taking the form of …
Jacques Cartier: Route, Facts & Accomplishments ‑ HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Jacques Cartier, a French navigator and explorer, led expeditions to North America along the St. Lawrence River and helped France lay claim to modern-day Canada.
New France - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
WEBNew France initially included the territory along the St. Lawrence River, Newfoundland, and Acadia (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) in what is now eastern Canada. However, it gradually expanded west and south to include land in what is now the United States.
New France summary | Britannica
WEBWith the explorations by Samuel de Champlain, Jacques Marquette, La Salle, Louis Jolliet, and others, the boundaries of New France expanded beyond the lower St. Lawrence River to include the Great Lakes and the Mississippi Valley. From 1689 rivalry between England and France affected their possessions in North America.
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