Development of Canada and Samuel de Champlain

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There are different opinions about the most important event in Canada’s development as a nation. The story starts with the voyager, warrior, and forefather of the second largest nation today, Samuel de Champlain. He is the famous French explorer who helped broaden the Europeans’ understanding of Canada. Few persons in his era came to recognise the potential that North America had to offer in terms of its lavishly diverse landscape, countless rivers, lakes, and its ample amount of fur. Samuel de Champlain’s arrival in Canada was the most significant event in the development of Canada as a country. Champlain had buoyant leadership skills vital during the time in which resulted in lasting contribution to the settlement of Canada. His involvement provides Canada the rich history, identity and culture that it thrives on today. In comparison to other events such as the arrival of Jacques Cartier, Expulsion of the Acadians, and the British conquest for New France; the coming of Champlain to the New World changed the course of Canada’s development the utmost as a nation. In the seventeenth century with Champlain and the advancement of the fur trade, France reintroduced its presence on the North American continent. With the support of New France’s Lieutenant General Pierre Dugua de Monts, Champlain sailed for the New World with eagerness to establish a permanent settlement. Champlain was a skilful cartographer who made detailed plans for reinvigorated settlements and maps of his travels. The king of France ordered a survey of the St. Lawrence valley to see if it was appropriate for French agriculture settlers, which would eventually back up titles to New France. Samuel de Champlain decided to establish his habitation in a s... ... middle of paper ... ...is skills as a navigator or his explorations of North America, his relations with native peoples, or his perseverance in colonial enterprise, Champlain can only be seen as an incredible historical figure to Canada and its development. Today, the culture and history of French Canadians remind us of the reputable travels of a man four centuries earlier, thus proving Champlain has become one of the most legendary figures of North American modern society. Through example of the conquest of New France, expulsion of the Arcadians, and Jacque Cartier’s initial arrival, we witness in comparison Champlain’s renowned leadership skills he is so famously known for. His story is influential, and time cannot minimize its charm. A man of the French Renaissance, Champlain tried to exemplify its principles, and his life’s efforts rest as a continuing legacy to Canadian civilization.

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