k 1600’s – Page 9 – History Moments

Parkman Vol. 1 Part II, Chapter 14

By the Indian standard, it was a mighty nation; yet the entire Huron population did not exceed that of a third or fourth class American city. In the

"You are a liar." "Which way did you go?" "By what rivers?" "By what lakes?" "Who went with you?" They pursued the truth: Was Champlain

In Champlain alone was the life of New France. By instinct and temperament he was more impelled to the adventurous toils of exploration than to the

Thus did New France rush into collision with the redoubted warriors of the Iroquois. Here the long conflict France versus Iroquois began.Our

While Pontgrave remained in charge of Quebec, Champlain entered at once on his long meditated explorations, by which, like La Salle seventy years

On the strand between the water and the cliffs Champlain's axemen fell to their work. Champlain founds Quebec and makes history.Our special

The story of the first conflict between France and Great Britain in North America began with the one about Argall's expedition.Our special

It was on the twelfth of March, 1613, that the "Mayflower" of the Jesuits sailed from Honfleur for the shores of New England. Enter La

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The triumphant priests now embarked, and friend and foe set sail together on January 26, 1611. Later landed the Jesuits in Acadia.Our special