Jacques Cartier

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Why did Jacques Cartier travel to North America?

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to find a route to Asia

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What sea route was Cartier looking for?

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Northwest Passage

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Which river did Jacques Cartier explore?

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St. Lawrence River

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Which country sponsored Jacques Cartier?

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France

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What was Cartier's greatest accomplishment?

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He began the fur trade with Native Americans

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What was Cartier's biggest obstacle? Options: the dense jungles, the mountains, the cold harsh winters, the lack of crew members

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the cold harsh winters

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Why was the fur trade so important to the French and Native Americans?

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French people could receive goods they couldn't make themselves.