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Period: Jan 20, 1534 to
NEW FRANCE
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Jul 20, 1534
Jacques Cartier
Sailed from France in search of a shipping route to the Orient. Landed in Gaspe and claimed the land for France. Explored the Gulf of St. Lawrence and saile down the St. Lawrence River. Made three voyages to North America and made contact with the first nations people -
Battle of Abraham
The British fought the French and took control of Quebec -
Confederation
