Samuel de Champlain

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was Samuel de Champlain born?Baptized August 13, 1574
2. Where was Samuel de Champlain born?H Simon, France
3. What is the founded?Quebec City on July 3, 1608
4. What is the career?Explorer, Navigator, Cartographer, Soldier, Geographer, Diplomat, Chronicler
5. Why is Quebec City important?Quebec City was the first permanent capital of New France. It helped France grow its colonies and trade in North America.
6. How many voyages did Champlain make?Champlain made about 21 to 29 voyages across the Atlantic. He traveled many times to explore and settle new lands.

Cartography: The science or practice of drawing maps, often involving detailed surveying and data integration.
Ethnographic Observations: Detailed studies of the customs, social behavior, and beliefs of different peoples.
Colonial Administration: The management and governance of overseas territories by a ruling country.
Diplomacy: The art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states or groups.