The Hurons were a group of First Nations people who were in an alliance with Champlain. They were closely related to the Iroquois, but had become their enemies.1. What is an alliance? What does this word mean?
An alliance is a group of countries/nations or political parties that are formally united and working together because they have similar aims.
To form an alliance
World of warcraft: horde vs. alliancedefinition from WeDict – ipod touch thirdparty program.

Great traders themselves, the Hurons navigated the rivers of Central Canada and were very prosperous. They would become the leading source of furs for the French.
2. Why would Champlain want to form an alliance with the Hurons?
To become famous and well known also to gain powwaaaa and money.


3. This is a picture of Champlain and his Huron allies on the left fighting the Iroquois. This is one of the earliest images of Europeans and First Nations people interacting.
a. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences. Look carefully at the picture.I see a bunch of naked dudes fighting and spraying arrows at each other while one guy stands in the middle. They are standing next to a …..a……… cliff and tiny boats gathers around it.b. Do you think this is a realistic image of the situation? Explain why or why not in 5-8 sentences.
no because the artist can’t draw and he does not show a great understanding of perspective and scale matching.
4. The Hurons had many economic advantages because of their geographic location and territory. They were located on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, where the fishing was excellent.a. Find a map of Georgian Bay. Explain where this bay is.
http://www.georgianbay.com/images/georgianbay.gif
b. Translate the word bay.
Bay is the lake surrounded or besides by a part of land. Like Bay Area in L.A.

5 . Find a photograph of Georgian Bay that you like. Explain why you like it in 3-5 sentences.
The vegetation of this region includes mixed forests, meadows, and fields. The sandy soil was perfect for planting corn, squash, pumpkins, and beans.6. Take a look at this piece of Canadian Art called "Stormy Weather". The artist is Frederick Varley. He illustrated the stormy weather of Georgian Bay.a. How do you feel when you see this painting? Explain in 5-8 sentences. Tell me why you feel that way.

7. This is a poem by A.J.M Smith. It was put together with this image on a past provincial exam.a. When you read this poem, how do you feel about the Canadian landscape? Explain in 10-12 sentences. Think deep and be creative.

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1a.. Who is he? What is his nationality? What is his background???????????????????????????????
Samuel De Champlainis a French navigator, born in Brouage, Saintonge, on the bay of Biscay, in 1567 ; died in Quebec, 25 Dec., 1635. His father was a ship-captain, and the son received a careful education as a navigator. Early in life he entered the army and became quartermaster of cavalry. His uncle, acting as pilot-general of the Spanish fleets, conducted back to their own country the Spanish soldiers who had served in France, and was accompanied by his nephew, who took command of the "St. Julien." In January, 1599, he sailed in command of this vessel for the West Indies, and during two years and a half visited many of the islands, landed at Vera Cruz, proceeded inland as far as the city of Mexico, and returned by way of Panama, where he conceived the plan of a ship-canal across the isthmus, reaching Spain in March, 1601. A record of this voyage, with views and charts, was written by him, and was first printed under the title of "Bref discours" (Quebec, 1870), though a translation had been previously printed in the publications of the Hakluyt society.

2. What is his relationship with Canada? Why is he important to Canada?

Samuel de Champlain was Quebec City's and new France's Governor.
1608 July 3: Samuel de Champlain laid the foundation of the Abitation de Quebec

3. When did he explore? What was happening during history at this time?
1603: Samuel de Champlain was now free to start his explorations and search for a passage to the Indies. He needed the support of the local Indians (the Algonquins and Hurons) and agreed to help them fight the Iroquois tribe

4. Where did he explore? Find a map to help you answer this question. Post the map here and then explain.

In 1603, Champlain sailed to France on Francois Grave Du Pont's expedition. They sailed up the St. Lawrence River and the Saguenay River; they also explored the Gaspe Peninsula. He returned to France in 1603, and decided to search for a Northwest Passage and to settle the Gaspe Peninsula.

5. Why did he explore? What were his reasons for exploration?

He was bored...

6. How did he explore? What transportation methods did he use?

A ship?