After Port Royal - Champlain Continues

THE FOUNDING OF NEW FRANCE
(Adapted from Page 226-227 of your textbook)

Port Royal was not a great success and eventually de Monts lost his trading monopoly. However, Champlain was still convinced that Canada could be profitable for the French. The year is 1608, he went up the St. Lawrence river to what is now Quebec City. He established a post - a habitation - at Quebec and made friends with the Algonkians and Motagnais against the Iroquois. Quebec was chosen because it was almost an impregnable natural fort. In return, they agreed to not trade any furs with the English. Champlain helped the Algonkians win several battles againsy the Iroquois because the French owned firearms.

Questions
(Please use complete sentences for full marks)

1. Find a map of the St. Lawrence River. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 setnences.


2. Find a photograph of the St. Lawrence River you like. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.


3. Why did Champlain choose to use a river for transportation? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

4. Find a picture of Champlain's habitation at Quebec. Explain what you see in 5-8 sentences.


5. The fort was a natural fort because Quebec had towering cliffs.

a.Find a picture of towering cliffs in Quebec. Search in Google using "quebec and towering cliffs".

b. Why are the cliffs a natural fort? Explain in 3-5 sentences.


6. What did you learn today? Explain in 5-8 sentences.

Bonus

1. There is a moat around Champlain's habitation. Why is that important?

2. Can you find a picture of a moat? Post it.