Though his attempts at settlement failed ... stands—was the first to accurately map the interior of the St. Lawrence River. France flirted with the New World for years, but it took several ...

BABY BOOM TIME Displayed harpoon points, storage jars and a broken oar tip tell the tale of early New France trade. Maps from Cartier's travel days show the early Montreal settlement, known as ...

Why did French establish a settlement in Detroit? Describe the type of farming that took place in New France. What were the advantages of this? Describe the economic and strategic benefits of the ...