1. How might you describe the motivating factors for early European exploration and the prevailing/dominant attitude of the explorers?
Consider and further research the following (Connect back to the big idea question):
2. Describe which explorers came to Canada
Consider and further research the following (Connect back to the big idea question):
2. Describe which explorers came to Canada
- what was their nationality?
- who commissioned them?
- when did they start their exploration into Canada?
- where did they start their exploration into Canada?
- how did their journey to Canada begin?
- why did they decided to explore the new world?
So I think the Europeans wanted to discover places because they wanted to learn new things and discover places new other then were they stayed. I guess they wanted to claim what is theirs so they can be known they also wanted to discover new materials to use for themselves.
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nation was named, what inspired me was the video
about our history and what has been happening in
the nation of Canada.
Johnny, I'm not quite sure how that answers the question. Could you explain a bit further?
DeleteI think that people started exploring because they were wondering what els there in the world. also I think the time period had somthing to do with why they started exploring at that time.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on how you think that the time period had something to do with why the explorers choice to go on the sereach for Canada at the time.
Deletei think the Europeans wanted to discover lands countries and provinces because they want the best for the future like Jacques Cartier did for example Jacques Cartier made friends with the natives when he traveled to the gulf of st.Lawrence also the Europeans wanted to travel new places because they wanted to invent new thing or discover new animal or new places or claim the place that they found also they wanted to name them for example Jacques Cartier called the land that he was in Canada
ReplyDeleteJohnathan, I agree that the explorers wanted to be responsible for the discovery of many new things, however when Jacques Cartier visited, he was cruel to the natives, and referred to them as "savages" which was not true.
DeleteI agree with Matthew, that Jacques Cartier was not at all friendly with the natives. I think you need to double-check your information to make sure it is correct. Also, as a reader, I find it hard to understand your comment.
DeleteI think that the explorers wanted to explore because of the unbelievable fame they would receive. If the explorers found a new country, they would be greatly admired by the people of the country, and also the King or Monarch of there country. I also believe that the explorers influenced the natives in many different ways. I think that since explorers came from parts of the world that had more wealth (Europe) they were able to try and improve the natives way of life.
ReplyDeletelike Matthew said explorers wanted to explore because of the unbelievable fame they would receive.also i liked how you wrote fame that they would receive because its really descriptive and its basically saying if they move to another land they would be richer or famous and know new people like the natives also the explorers might create new stuff like medicine or find new stuff like diseases.
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like Matthew explorers wanted to explore because of the unbelievable fame they would receive.also i think that fame they would receive would mean that if they find another land they would be rich or famous.and if they travel to other land they could find different medicine or find new disease
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I like your ideas of the fame and how they would be thoughtfully admired by their nation. It describes in full detail how everyone would feel about their accomplishments. It would be just about the same as what you wrote.
DeleteI think that explorers chose to discover new countries because of the fame they would receive, for instance if they discovered a new country or continent, they would be famed by both the people of their country, but also the King of Monarch who ruled there. Also, I think that explorers tried to improve the natives ways of life once they'd arrived since they came from a wealthier country. However they may have also made certain matters worse once claiming the land for there countries ruler, for they may have disrupted the natives way of life.
ReplyDeleteMatthew , I agree with you because in some countys , fame is considered happiness . Also , since they probably thought that they are rich , mabye they also thought that all they needed to become perfect was fame and happiness , and to ge happiness all they needed was fame . So I thought that was very clearly stated and i juts wanted to point that out .
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I think that the Europeans wanted to discover other places because in there country I think that it was highly populated so they might of needed more space. Also, I think that the explorers acted dominent because they were probably rich so they might've thought they were better than the aboriganol peoples.
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I agree with Nolan, because the Aboriginals are the ones who found they land but since the European explores were richer and had more power therefore they claimed the land.
DeleteI agree with matthew, i think they would do it for the fame, and the fact that they get ownership of the land. Also, there families can move there and they can develop a whole new country.
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I agree that some explorers may have been looking for fame, but others seemed to be also trying to understand different people and their civilizations. Some of the explorers lived with them and documented how the natives lived. This seemed to be more out of interst and to document history.
DeleteI agree with Nolan. The Europeans were very brave and persevered to find new lands. Finding new land gave them fame and wealth which they used to bargain (trade) with the Aboriginal people. Also they would find new lands that would please the king of the country they are from.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Henry because Europeans were very smart with cropping and other ways to survive and also because they used there wealth to buy land and make foods and other things to sell or trade with aboriginals.
DeleteHenry I agree with you completely, in fact our ideas are practically the same. The explorers wanted it all, fame power, and wealth :^)
DeleteExplorers went out into the world to find more land and gain power in their own country. More land claimed as their own or for their country means access to natural resources to grow food, build a fort or farming. They can also hunt and send fur back home to make clothing and trade to earn a living. Explorers also went out into the world to search for gold and other treasures that they could send back home.
ReplyDeletei think that the Europeans went to discover other parts of the world because they wanted to see if they could take over the land because well they were very rich and thought that they could maybe get what they want because they were rich but when they came to canada the aboriginal people were already there on there land they called canada.
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Yes, I agree with you on the aspect wealth and prosperity; could you extend your thinking a bit more so I know more about what you're trying to say?
DeleteI agree with Aamarah's because I also think they wanted to discover new places other then were they lived and i also think there rich becuase they claimed what they found. In the video they did say that they called the land Canada.
DeleteEarly European explorers might have been influenced by the ideas that were forming during the period for example Christopher Columbus trying to prove he could sail to the Indies in a different way. Also, they might have been allured by the success of explorers like Hernán Cortés, who conquered the Aztec empire, and retrieved gold and riches. Furthermore, explorers might have thought that there would be resources available to improve their country, which could not be produced in Europe. Lastly, as Matthew said, recognition by the monarchy and government would have an impact because fame is considered to be a factor in happiness.
ReplyDeleteExplorers might have had a prevailing/ dominant attitude because they thought that their country was civilized and overall better than the Aboriginal peoples who lived in North and South America. Also, in the second video, because the "interpreter" was older, Jaques Cartier might have considered his opinion to be more valuable than the young man's. In short, older people might have been considered more because they are usually connected with knowledge.
JACQUES CARTIER
DeleteWhat was their nationality?
Jacques Cartier was from France
Who commissioned them?
Francis I of France, he sailed under the same nationality that he was born under.
When did they start their exploration into Canada?
Cartier first explored Canada in 1534, then from 1535–1536, and again for the last time from 1541–1542.
Where did they start their exploration into Canada?
Jacques Cartier first sailed in near Newfoundland
I will address these two questions later.
How did their journey to Canada begin?
Why did they decided to explore the new world?
How did their journey to Canada begin?
DeleteOn April 20th, 1534, Jacques Cartier started his journey from St. Malo in Brittany. He had 2 ships and 61 men.
Why did they decided to explore the new world?
They were looking for a passageway to Asia, through or around the "New World". If they couldn't find one, they were supposed to try to find riches in places like South America, like the Spanish found riches in the Aztec kingdom.
The explorers had a need for adventure and science. They must have been very curious about what they would find. They wanted to learn more about the world and the people in the areas they explored. From the photos and pictures they seemed to have a sense of heroism too. Maybe they wanted to be remembered for their discoveries.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Adam but i think that he forgot to talk about why they came to canada or this land. which I think they came because they might have been close or they thought that this was just a good land with lots of water.
DeleteI belive the Europeans traveled across the globe was because they wanted to be known and wanted fame and more riches. I also think that they wanted things... things they could not get back where they lived. Land, workers, and other iteams not in reach of them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you but I'm pretty sure that the Europeans had access to land and workers where their from but I think they were sereaching for a new land to be part of or take over.
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I think Portia is right, but if you I think if you extend your thinking a bit more, like WHAT land, workers, etc., I think it would be clearer and easier to understand what you meant.
DeleteI think the Europeans came to Canada because they ither wanted to clame land, get more land and or explore another part of the world to see if they can grow a family. Also i think they moved to Canada because maybe the home that they have grown was being taken over and there wasnt enough spcae for them to live so they moved to canada. Another reason Europeans came to Canada because they were rich also at the time there were barely any people living in Canada so they thought that they would be able to have much more land then they did in Europ.
ReplyDeleteI think some explorers might have wanted to create a better life, because they might have thought that the "new country" was richer in resources and less susceptible to disease and death.
ReplyDeleteI think the Europeans traveled because they thought that if they succeeded they would become really rich and famous. Also they might not have had a really good life before they had gone on there adventure so now they have a better one.
ReplyDeleteI think that the Europeans traveled here to find a new place that they can call theirs. Also maybe they wanted/needed gold/money. Another reason I think they came here is because they want to be a leader because if the Europeans had more land then others I think they could become wealthy and famous for finding a new land, be known as they people who have discovered a new land.
ReplyDeleteI agree about how you said that they might wanted/needed gold or money by owning a new land. Also how you said that they will become famous and a lot of explorers that found new land are now known by a lot of people.
Deletethe reason that the explores had ended up on canada is because they were think that there was no land on the way to india to traded for spices and they didn't know that there was this land between them and they called it canada i also agree with adam that the explores needed a adventure and maybe they thout that a new land would have new technology
ReplyDeleteThe explorers probably always new that they had a pretty good life , although somewere outhere , their is an even better place where children could play freeley and people would have a good shelter , lots of food and ofcourse plenty of water . And if I were to put myself in thier shoes , I would be completely motivated to explore other places because just the thought of it would always be in my head , and when you think about it , where they life and their food and water , is nothing compared to just the thought of what it would be like to live in a place where their were beautiful houses not huts but houses , and just having all the necceties that they need every day to live a normal life .
ReplyDeleteFor example : alot of people might say that living in a 1 bedroom house with one washroom no T.V and no computers is one of the worst ways that you can live . Although to them , thats one of the best ways to live , because they do not even have houses they have huts let alone a computer . So for them just to think about what it would be like to live our lifestyle is just so amazing , and that is what i think motivated the European explorers to explore different areas .
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I think they traveled to gain more land to call there own so that they could like Daniela said have more riches and fame.
ReplyDeleteThe European explorers might have travelled to the Americas because they wondered if there was more land other than Europe, Africa, and Asia. They knew if they found new land they would be able to gain global fame because they had discovered a "new world" and they would be able to get riches like gold. Also, Europe was getting crowded.
ReplyDeleteLike Isabeau said, the Europeans might of had privailing/dominant attitude with the Aboriginals because they thought that they were better than them and perhaps more civilized. Also, they might of wanted to take over the land the Aboriginals were in because of the great things that they could do, they would have fame, and Europeans would of had a chance of living much better with their own land.
i agree with xaviera that these explorers came because they wanted to find new land and find this unknown spectacle called the "New World" Also they could colonize and gain power which would then help there empire thrive.
DeleteVIDEO #1: I think the European explorers traveled to America because, so that they could rule another land to call it there’s. I also think the European explorers traveled to America because, they knew if they found new land they would be able to put more people there so, they could have a more of population. Which they would get a lot of money of.
ReplyDeletei think the eurpean wanted to travel to canada and other country because the explore could of found richs and treasure.also if the explore found new land it would be knew as the king who sponser the explore and it would be from that country
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I think the European explorers wanted to explore the different lands because they might have wanted to see/experience new things. I also thing that they might of wanted to start a new life away from a crowded land.
ReplyDeleteI also think that they might have went to explore the different lands because they might have wanted to go on an aventure or to go on an advenutre for some one that they were close with. For example like the movie UP the old man went on an adventure for his wife since she died and always wanted to go.
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ReplyDeleteI think the Europeans traveled because they thought that if they succeeded they would become really rich and famous. Also they might not have had a really good life before they had gone on there adventure so now they have a better one.
ReplyDeleteI think Europeans came to Canada because they wanted to claim land and provide for their family. Another reason i think Europeans came to Canada was because plenty of them were rich and they could afford to come to North America.
ReplyDeleteI think the Europeans came to Canada in a search for a new land and because they had a curious feeling of if there is or not a new land there so they could be part of that country or possibly take over.
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The people that commission them was theirs leaders, for example, if a french lord wanted to find new land, they would find somebody to find new land for them. But, the explorer doesn't have to be french, the can be any other religion or culture.
ReplyDeleteI really think the European explores were not the ones who found the land because the native were
ReplyDeletethere first so they pretty much explored the land. But I just think people thought that the European explorers were more important and they had more money so they claimed it.
I agree with Portia that most Europeans came to Canada to search for new land to help develop it into a well known country/community and so they could have a place to live and grow into a leader.
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I think that European explorers decided to explore the world because they thought that they would be able to find new trading items that could be sold for large profits. Also, they would be heroes in their nation. Then they would have more opportunities to do big things like the leaders.
ReplyDeleteThe people who commissioned them were probably their government or leaders that are in charge of where they came from.
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The Europeans wanted to explorer a new part of the world because, they wanted fame. They also wanted to explorer a new part of the world because, they wanted more land for their families and people.
ReplyDeleteI think that they are rich because for maybe the other lands that they have found they have gotten money and so they wanted to be more wealthy so they went on adventures and they wanted to find other places they can cal there own since they have found the land. but when they gotten to canada the aboriginal peoples were there already so then they called the village canada.
ReplyDeleteThe Europeans wanted to explore the land they named Canada witch Jacques Cartier named because they wanted to be know as the founders of Cananda so they would be rich and famous aslo they might of wanted to discover new places or find new hunman beings like the natives the first peples to be at Canada also hey might of wanted to explre Canada because they could find new animals like beavers or moosse maybe they would kill them to survive the cold tempetures of Canada in the winter like taking there fur or just eating them for survivual.
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Jonathan , I agree with you because Europeans often thought that if they had fame they also had plenty of happiness . So mabye the wanted to be happy and live in fame , and the best way to do so was discovering new land .
DeleteFor example , Christofer Columbes discovered new land , and most people reconize his name when they here it or when they read it . So mabye the Europeans wanted to do the same thing , weather they knew who he was or weather they did not .
I think the Europeans came to Canada because they were trying to look for land and they tryed to get food and water for the other men,woman and children.I also think they came to Canada because back then maybe Europe was small and the need more land so they meet the natives and the natives gave them some land and they called it Canada.
ReplyDeleteI think that the Europeans came to canada because they wanted to live in a perfect place where everyone including themselves know that they are perfect . I think that because Europeans often thought that fame meant happiness in every way possible . So mabye they thought that by discovering new land , they would become famouse and they would gain more and more happiness .
ReplyDeletei think the Europeans came to canada so that they could claim the land/take it over. I think that the Europeans wanted to explore more of the world to discover new parts of the earth. I also think they wanted more space and land fro there families to explore.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Akasha because they couldn't claim it because the natives where there first for example Jacques Cartier was in Canada but he didn't claim it because the natives where there also because it might create war beetween lands or cuntrys or in the future they might still be enemy's
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I think that the explores should not have calmed it. Mostly because the native were there before they evan knew about the land and they were intruding on the natives land and natural home land
ReplyDeleteI belive that the characteristics of Canadian Aboriginal people involved permanent settlements, agriculture, civic and ceremonial architecture, complex societal hierarchies and trading networks communities. Unlike other native groups, the Beothuk tried to avoid contact with Europeans.
ReplyDeleteThe Europeans wanted to explore India but got blown of track by a powerful wind and ended up in Canada. So when the Europeans got to Canada thy called the aboriginal people the native Indians therefore that is how the therm native Indians came to be.
ReplyDeletejohnathan i agree with you about why they explore but they also want to trade goods with first nation like fur,beads and medince to cure them from disease they dont knew
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DeleteI think that the Europeans came to Canada to become leaders or they wanted to take over so they would have power over the people also I think that they might of wanted to come to Canada so they could become famous/known.
ReplyDeleteFor Example: Christopher Columbus went to America and now he is known by many many people he is famous/known.
Usually a king, someone with a high job, and or a wealthy person commissioned them almost like sponsor for the explorers. For example the explorer jacques cartier was commissioned by france. I could not find the person.
ReplyDeletesomething that could of motivated them to explore this land is that the population was getting to big for just Europe are they were sent to go find other lands and i know that there is around 7,000,000,000,000 people in the world and we could not all fit in one continent 2 explores that came to canada are jacques cartier and what he did was he was the first one to explore and map the gulf of saint lawrence another explorer is samuel de champlain and what he did was he was the first european to find the great lakes
ReplyDeletewhen they named the nation "Canada" one person said "I think there talking about the villge over there" but the man understood what they were saying and they he were talking about Canada which
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Jacques Cartier (1491-1557).he was the first explorer from Europe to travel to Canada. Cartier was the person who named Canada Canada.
ReplyDeleteJames cook came to Canada in 1755 to serve the royal navy newfoundland by being their navagator. He also came to canada because he had enough money to go on a adventure. Cook was from england, briten.
ReplyDeleteJuan Perez was the first explorer to travel to Canada, he was a spanish explorer. He left for his exploration on the day before christmas in the year 1773. They explored canada in British Columbia which is now Vancouver Island. They were commissioned by the spanish crown. They decided to explore the new world for a secretive survey.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the European explored wanted to even more richer then they are by getting famous and maybe searching for gold are other materials that is worth a lot.
ReplyDeleteAccording to (http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/explorer.html) Sir John Franklin who was an English explorer found a passage through Canada from the Atlantic ocean to the Pacific ocean through the time of 1819 to 1822. Then he went and explored the Northwest Coast from the mouth of Mackenzie River to Point Beechey (Alaska). He did this from 1825 to 1827. In 1845 he sailed from England accompanied by 128 men to find a Northwest passage in Canada.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sophie because its true what she said that sir john Franklin was an English explorer also i think he was one of the first explores to travel Canada witch Cartier named. I think it wasn't 128 men to find the Northwest passage in Canada i think it was 110, according to the video it was 110.
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I think the Europeans came just to take over and try to rule all the lands and become rich. Also the were very adventurous so they liked going to new places to settle in.
ReplyDeleteJaques Cartier was The first European to explore. He named the land Canada. His journey lasted form 1534 to 1542. He was born in 1491 and died in 1557.
ReplyDeleteyes i agree Henry, because according to https://www.historica-dominion.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jacques-cartier was the first European settler and plus i kept on searching for who was the first European settler and jaques Cartier kept on showing up.
DeleteWhat I also know about these explorers is that they were funded by there kings and queens (or the royal family whatever the status) because it was to the value of these royals to find new land and expand there kingdom and they saw a right of passage with these explores so that they can expand there kingdom.
ReplyDeleteI agree because Royal queens and kings usually want more and more power so they might want other people (explorers) to find more land and riches in exchange for wealth for those explores.
DeleteI agree with you Sophie because when the queen and the king want more people and countries under their control,they send the explores to get those people and their country under their control.
ReplyDeleteAccording to The Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), John Cabot, an Italian immigrant to England, was the first to draw a map of Canada's Eastern Coast. He arrived in Newfoundland in 1497, claming the land for England as "New Founde Land".
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http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/discover/section-06.asp
Just some information on nationalities:
DeleteYou mentioned that John Cabot was an Italian immigrant, his real name was Giovanni Caboto, but because he was sailing under England, he changed his name to John Cabot.
Thanks for that interesting fact, Isabeau, that wasn't on the website, so it's pretty fun to know that. Also, Giovanni Caboto is the name of the skating rink/tennis courts on St. Clair/Lansdowne, now I know who it's named after. :)
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ReplyDeleteAccording to (http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/explorer.html) Alexander Mackenzie Was an explorer that charted the Mackenzie River and he also charted the pacific ocean.
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