The reasons why Jacques Cartier set out on his journey was so he can get gold, riches and lots of spices.
Jacques Cartier set sail in the year 1534 to 1535
Jacques Cartier set sail in the year 1534 to 1535
Jacques Cartier sailed 3 voyages. His first was in 1534. His second in 1535. And his last in 1541-1542.
He was looking for the northwest passage to asia
He set sail in what was said to be 1534.
He set sail in 1534He also founded the city of Quebec
he had to be silly, so he set sail to meet a therapist
Jacques Cartier's reason for exploring was that he wanted to find a Northwest route to India and the Spice Islands. During this endeavor, he discovered the Prince Edward Island. He also went on to explore parts of the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 1534. King Francis I authorized Jacques Cartier to undertake this voyage because the king also wanted to find gold and riches in this new land.
King Francis of France funded Jacques Cartier's first expedition. He set sail in 1534, looking for a western passage to Asia. He located the St. Lawrence and opened up North America to European exploration. He was the first to document the name â??Canadaâ??.
The person who sponsored Jacques Cartier was King Francis 1.
He was sent by King Francis I, king of France for these reasons: 1. To find precious metals such as gold. 2. To find a passageway from France to Asia. 3. To make permanent settlements in the New World (Canada).