Social 7: Cartier Letter – Mr. Kyle McIntosh, B.A., B.Ed.

Imagine you are a French Explorer in the 1500’s. Write a diary entry in which you explain why you feel it s a GOOD idea to sail to North America and set up a colony there.
Point out the ways in which the colony will BENEFIT the home country
Point out the ways in which the colonists who moved there would BENEFIT

1.Give at least 3 reasons why you think the French should colonize this new land. (6marks)

2.Some hardships that you had in coming here (the journey and living there) (4 marks)

3.What you think about the people who originated on this land (4 marks)

Mr. McIntosh

Teacher - Humanities

In a typical year I teach a range of courses from elementary to high school. I am our school's Social Studies specialist, teaching high school social, as well as a member of the PE team.