FRNCH 14 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Giovanni Da Verrazzano, French And Indian War, Algerian War
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2nd: early 19th century: decolonization: 1950s - 1960s. Settling/inhabiting colonies: action that comes out of imperialism. First wave: already, european countries fighting for supremacy, north america = not the intended destination. Wanted to find a way to go from europe to asia: giovanni de verrazano. Wanted to find a sea route to asia thru north america. Possible that he was killed and eaten by cannibals. Planted a cross and claimed area for france: in quebec in 1534. First traveler to contact the native americans and traded with them. Returned with two native boys who he hoped would help become translators in the future. Shows how they were thinking for the future o. French were not prepared to survive: cold winters, iroquois resistance. Merchants would trade within their designated region (getting charters from king) Minimized losses cause both parties were not entirely responsible financially. Populate new territory: with french people from france. Didn"t work out so -> converted native americans.
