History 30 Key People (1)

The first European to reach North America’s mainland since the Vikings.

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Christopher Columbus

• Samuel de Champlain

I convinced England to search North America for a city of Gold and Rubies.

• Jacques Cartier

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Samuel de Champlain

I took a trip to France, with a promise to return in 9 months, but I never would.

• Chief Donnacona

• Chief Pontiac

• Chief Tecumseh

• Chief Wiggum

I helped establish the first permanent settlements in New France at Port Royal and Quebec.

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacques Cartier

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

I suggested using the colonies for more than fish and fur, by using minerals and timber.

• Jean Talon

• Jean-Baptiste Colbert

• Jean Lesage

• Jean Chretien

I was defeated on the Plains of Abraham, which lead to Quebec’s surrender.

• Louis-Joseph de Montcalm

• Louis-Joseph Papineau

• Louis St. Laurent

• Louis LaFontaine

I successfully lead my troops to the Plains of Abraham by floating down river at night.

• James Wolfe

• James Murray

• Isaac Brock

• Louis-Joseph de Montcalm

I lead a resistance movement against the British after the Seven Years War.

• Chief Pontiac

• Chief Tecumseh

• Chief Donnacona

• Chief Wiggum

I took control of Quebec, and my actions helped contribute to the creation of the Quebec Act.

• James Murray

• James Wolfe

• Alexander Mackenzie

• Jean Talon

I was an explorer for the NWC that made the first voyage across Canada by land.

• Alexander Mackenzie

• William Lyon Mackenzie

• William Lyon Mackenzie King

• Pierre-Esprit Radisson