CH. 2 - French in North America

The Vikings were the first to land in North America

• Truth

• LIes!

Most European explorers were looking for a route to Asia by sailing west.

• Truth!

• Lies!

The Mi'kmaq did not benefit from trading with the French

• Truth!

• Lies!

Pierre de Monts established a settlement at Port Royal in Acadia.

• Truth!

• Lies!

He was the Father of New France

• Cartier

• Champlain

Kidnapped First Nations people and brought them back to France

• Cartier

• Cmamplain

Where is the place where the river narrows?

• Port Royal

• Acadia

• Quebec

• Huron

Which is NOT a reason imperial countries wanted to expand their empires?

• economics

• competition

• religion

• charity

• curiosity

After Cartiers first voyage, what is the main reason the French explorers returned to North America?

• They were looking for gold.

• There was a big demand for furs in Europe.

• The French wanted to make friends with the First Nations

• The king was thinking of building a palace in the New World.

Which of the following was NOT a part of Acadia?

• Prince Edward Island

• Nova Scotia

• Newfoundland

• New Brunswick