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Jan 1, 1000
First Europeans
The Vikings were the first Europeans to arrive in North America in about 1000 a.d. They did not stay long, for some say they feared the First Nations who lived there. There settlement became a target. This relates to my topic because it is the first Europeans to come to North America. -
Period: Jan 1, 1450 to Jan 1, 1499
Lifespan of John Cabot
John Cabot lived from 1450 - 1499. This relates to my topic because John Cabot went back to Europe and told them about his discoveries of things such as lots of fish, which brought more Europeans. -
May 29, 1453
Fall of Constantinople
In 1453, Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks. This caused European explorers to head west in search of a new trade route to Asia. This relates to my topic because this is how more Europeans came to explore North America. -
Period: Dec 31, 1491 to Sep 1, 1557
Lifespan of Jacques Cartier
Jacques Cartier lived from 1491-1557. He is important because he mapped the St. Lawrence River which helped future Europeans for further exploration. -
Aug 3, 1492
Columbus
Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, came to America in 1492. Columbus returned to Europe with lots of products that were unknown to Europeans such as: coconuts, tobacco, sweet corn and potatoes. This relates to my topic because some people say he discovered America. -
Jun 24, 1497
John Cabot
John Cabot arrived in what is now Newfoundland, in 1497, in search of the Northwest Passage (a route that would go over North America to reach the orient). While he was in North America he found lots of fish off the Grand Banks. This relates to my topic because he discovered Newfoundland. -
Jan 1, 1500
Wealthiest Places in America
In the early 1500’s the wealthiest places in America were in Mexico, Central America and South America. This is important because this aided in the discouvery of America. -
May 19, 1534
Jacques Cartier
In 1534, a man named Jacques Cartier made his first ever voyage to North America. He travelled up the St. Lawrence River and met an Iroquois group. This relates to my topic because he discovered the St. Lawrence River, which helped future explorers. -
Period: Jan 1, 1567 to
Lifespan of Samuel de Champlain
Samuel de Champlain lived from 1567-1635. He is important because he is the first one to settle in Canada. -
Samuel De Champlain
Samuel De Champlain was the first man to make a permanent settlement in North America in 1608. He did so in what is now Quebec City. He is considered the Father of New France. This relates to my topic because he discovered Quebec. -
Northwest Passage
Henry Hudson attempted to find the Northwest Passage as well, but he ended up stranded in Hudson Bay, being left there by his crew. This relates to my topic because he discovered Hudson Bay. -
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Lifespan of Alexander Mackenzie
Alexander Mackenzie lived from 1764-1820. He is important because he discovers the Pacific Ocean. -
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Lifespan of David Thompson
David Thompson lived from 1770-1857. He is important because he discovered the Athabasca Pass, which helped in the fur trade. -
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Lifespan of David Thompson
David Thompson lived from 1770-1857. He is important because he discovered the Athabasca Pass, which helped the fur trade grow. -
Pacific Ocean
In 1793, Alexander Mackenzie discovered the Pacific Ocean. However the route was not useful for trading furs because the water was too rough and the mountain paths too deep. This is important because he found the other end of Canada. -
David Thompson
David Thompson was an explorer, a fur trader, an astronomer and surveyer, and mapped much of North America. When he breaks his leg, he learns how to survey and creates maps to unlock the interior of Canada. He discovers the Athabasca Pass, which becomes the main trade route through the Rockies for half a century.
