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Sep 10, 1534
Jacques Cartier Failed
He failed to find a passage for a shortcut for ships sailing west to Asia. -
Period: Oct 20, 1534 to
France Claiming America
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Nov 12, 1534
France sent Jacques Cartier
France sent Jacques Cartier to explore the Atlantic coastline of North America. -
Feb 13, 1562
Jean Ribault described America
Jean Ribault described America as "One of the greatest and faryest havens of the world." -
Dec 2, 1564
The French planned a new colony
In 1564, under the leadership of Rene Goulaine de Laudonniere, the French planned another colony. -
Sep 30, 1565
French were killed
In September 1565, Spanish soldiers slaughtered the French colonists.
