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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?