This mans voyages were the base for Frances claim to Canada. His initial intention was to search for the Northwest Passage to the Orient.
- Marco Polo
- Francis Drake
- Samuel de Champlain
- Jacques Cartier
Answer
The correct answer is D) Jacques Cartier.
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