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Feb 26, 1492
Colombus "Discovers" the Americas
Colombus kickstarts Europe's Age of Exploration by accidentally reaching the Americas in search for India. Funded by Queen Isabella of Spain, the voyage was in search for receiving tremendous profits by reaching the Indies. The Americas were not a barren, uninhabited land though, many First Nations already lived there. -
Period: Feb 26, 1492 to
Colonization of North America
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Feb 26, 1497
John Cabot
Cabot reaches Newfoundland, making him the first European explorer to encounter what is now Canada. He claimed the land for the King of Britain.He was actually in search for the Northwest passage in order to reach Asia. Cabot explored the Canadian coastline and named many islands and capes. -
Feb 26, 1534
Jacques Cartier
Cartier claims land for France and also discovers the area now called Quebec while looking for a new route Asia per request by King Francis l. He explored the St.Lawrence River and gave Canada its name. He kidnaps natives of the Quebec area, which leads to them refusing to trade with france. His fame came to an end when his priceless "gold" and "diamonds" turned out to be fools gold. -
Samuel de Champlain
By this time, France has begun expanding their empire and colonizing new lands. Champlain establishes Port Royal, a fur trading post on the Northwest Coast of Nova Scotia. The post fails, so Champlain moves to Quebec and establishes a city there, which becomes the central spot for fur trading. He fights with the Hurons against the Iroquis, gaining their alliance. -
Colony Grows Stronger
The addition of the seigneural system into society organizes the people of the colony. This system is the same as what is used in France. In order to further populate, the filles de roi are sent to live among the colony. These french women are paired with a man in order to populate, and also take care of the children. Soldiers are sent from France to New France to protect them from any threats. These aspects make the colony significantly stronger -
Europe's Many Growing Colonies in NA
As North America becomes known as the New World, many european nations try to establsih new colonies. The Spanish attemp to colonize in the BC area. French English and Dutch and Spain are all trying to expand. From this, the Thirteen Colonies were established. With the decline of the Spanish empire and failed colonization, the French and British inhabit most of the land eventually. -
Wars between France and British
By this point, the French and the British were the two competing nations. Various wars occured including the Nine Years War and King George's War. The French were focused on expanding on the fur trade and the British wanted to farm, so their goals could not be reached in unison.
In the end, the British win claiming all but Fort Louisberg.
