THE FOUNDING OF NEW FRANCE!!

1. Find a map of the St. Lawrence River. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentence.


This map shows me a general condition of St. Lawrence River. It describes the area drained by this river and its tributaries. By read this map, we can know where the place of St. Lawrence River can make gulf. If you see the map carefully, you can see some red lines separate the U.S.A and Canada in a obvious way. The yellow top where can shows the Ontario of Iroquois. This part is a expansion of the divided area.

2. Find a photograph of the St. Lawrence River you like. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.

This picture is my favorite one of all the photographs. It really defines the beautiful sights in my visibility. This sight gives me a exquisite feeling just like in the fairy's situation. I think the cloud can give me a feeling as light as a drifting current penetrating me. I think the author of this design might be really hard working that can create this nice picture. This cloud has a special name in Chinese-"The scorching cloud". It happens when the sitting sun access to the level of the azure sea, the solar illuminates the sea and changes the lights become a amazing colored. This picture really affects me a lot.

3. Why did Champlain choose to use a river for transportation? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

think Champlain had experienced some different exploration before he decided to use river. Actually, those are the same ways. Champlain know how to transport goods on the water, even it is a river. In the development between two countries might be hard because the river is a line that divided these two, but although people wanted to go further, they have to exceed their ranges of the transportation. Champlain is a great guy because he knew how to create and discover the transportation, that is to don't only around a single way to develop things. Champlain choose the St. Lawrence River to transport is a real example of the history of transport to abroad. The improvement is not depending on the way what you use, it is depending on you wants to make effort and progress or not.

4. Find a picture of Champlain's habitation at Quebec. Explain what you see in 5-8 sentences.

This house is the habitation of Champlain in Quebec. At the first time I saw this house, it reminds me of a movie I had saw in Beijing. It is about a inventor that creates a number of monsters. This inventors house is seem to the house in the picture. I saw this house was consist of three rooms on the opposite way. I cannot see a gate but there is a small yard on the right of the house with a special styled tower. There is some smoke erupt out of the house just like a secret factory.

5. The fort was a natural fort because Quebec had towering cliffs.

a.Find a picture of towering cliffs in Quebec. Search in Google using "Quebec and towering cliffs". b. Why are the cliffs a natural fort? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

Cliffs are made by the covalent bonds of the natural area. Some of them are cause by the sea wave, actually they are the land or mountains under or beside the sea. They looks like the fort but they are the products of the nature. People called them "natural fort" might because they are the fort of wild animals' nestle. They protect them and conceal them to resist their enemies to assume them.

6 what did you learn today? Explain in 5-8 sentences.
I learnt the geography of the St. Lawrence River and how beautiful the river is. Than I knew the structure of the habitation of Champlain. By the way, I think the way we use to respond the question also can be an important point that we have learnt, because we improved our own abilities when we search or guess what the information is for the questions that Ms Chan provided to us. That would be a good idea to teach us how to learning Canadian study by our-selves. I think this way is use for every student that can make them increase their English and thoughts. I will continue to use this good way to study and challenge myself.


Bonus1. There is a moat around Champlain's habitation. Why is that important?
The moat are the rivers around the habitation. They use protect the habitation and forbid the enemy come into the habitation.


2. Can you find a picture of a moat? Post it.

Samuel De Champlain 2 !!!

1. Why would Samuel De Champlain want to have a monopoly on the fur trade? Explain in 3-5 sentences. What does monopoly mean?

Champlain went back to France after he win in the war between him and Iroquois. He decided to monopoly the fur trade because they wanted to get the colony for providing furs to the king of France. Champlain and De Monsts tried to revert their position of monopoly the fur trade, but failed. At the same time they get the agreement of some sellers and they supported and equip the colony to Samuel for selling furs to them.

2. Why would the King want to set up French colonies in Canada? Explain in 3-5 sentences.Champlain first attempted to create a small trading post called "Port Royal" in what is now Nova ScotiaIt was not a great success because there was no business and the settlement was abandoned by 1607.

Port Royal is the first permanent European settlement in North America north of Florida, having been founded in 1605 by Pierre Dugua,Sieur De Mons and Samuel De Champlain. This is one of the reason of why Champlain suggest the king to set up the colonies at this place. Port Royal is a good place that without war and misunderstanding. This peaceful area might suit to live and colonize.

3. Can you find two pictures of Port Royal, Nova Scotiaoday on the Internet? What does it look like? Explain each picture in 5-8 sentences what you see. When the settlement was abandoned in 1607, some settlers were permitted to stay if they agreed not to work on the fur trade. They became highly skilled farmers and would form the colony of Acadia (as we have learned before).

The first picture is a map of Port Royal in a old fashioned way. There are plan of the buildings distribute to the four corners of the map. In the center of the map, there are some animals, ships and a small island in a huge lake. This picture can determine the location of the houses trees and ships clearly. This map has a special style that makes me feeling like a primitive design.

The second one shows me some gray houses stand on the grass ground with a narrow bath sufficient the whole picture. The background is a quiant blue sky, it is too blue to make my feel strange. This picture reveals me the entire project of the buildings of Nova Svotia.

Bonus1. Find 2 pictures of Nova Scotia you like. Explain why you like each of these pictures in 3-5 sentences.

I have chosen two pictures and both of them shows the colonize of French carefully. One shows the fur trade of a settler, the other shows after the settlement and fur trade was forbidden,the settlers became the hard working farmers. They are so hard working as the picture showed. The first picture discloses a man hold a fur and uses astound face looks at the watchers. I love the nice wave of horses of the fur hangs on the wall. The next one shows two strong farmers stand beside the gray houses and talked lively. I think this picture is funny because the men made me thought of their shoes looks like Dutchman's.

SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN

1a. Find a picture of Samuel De Champlain. What does he look like? Explain the picture in 5-8 sentences.

When I know our next exploration is about this person I was so glad and exciting. This hero portrait is for Champlain- our next goal. This picture shows us our protagonist Champlain stand on a stone which is on the coast. He wears the north west shaped armor and uses his left hand to hold a sharp long sword. The other hand crowds a metaled helmet. His grace reveals his gentle and polite. On the right bottom corner, there is a solder stand beside him and waiting for his order. The sight surrounds them is a part of dark grove near the far deep water and the sea associates the sky with a crowd of yellow dragon cloud by the crystal lighted see level. It seems a wind blowing Champlain's long brown wavy hair and told us the story of a hero have started already.

1b. Remember to answer 1a before you do this question. Who is he? What is his nationality? What is his background?

Samuel De Champlain is a great person who developed New France by his exploration. He was the Navigator, Cartographer, soldier, Explorer, Administrator and Chronicler of New France who was called “The father of New France”. His name was changed by the people how comes from the Notaries and the Printers-Librarians. They all accept add “De” in to Champlain’s family name. Except governor of Quebec and New France. He was born in 1567s and 1580s in Brouage and died in 25 December 1623 in Quebec, Canada, New France.

2. What is his relationship with Canada? Why is he important to Canada?

He made a great exploration of the history of Canada. He had found out the Quebec in 1608 and began to build houses to change this area to became a city. New France, the area he had named this place and improved. He had also made the relationship with Iroquois. In 1609s, he had helped natives in war to against Iroquois. He was a great explorer who discovered and dominated Quebec city and New France.

3. When did he explore? What was happening during history at this time?

Champlain started his first trip to North America.During this long journey, he learnt a lot from the experiences of Cartier. He created a map for St. Lawrence River after he returned to France. Champlain arrived on board the Bonnee-Rename on 15 March 1603 . During this time, Fur trade had happened between French and Iroquois.

4. Where did he explore? Find a map to help you answer this question. Post the map here and then explain.

The most great exploration of his life is he explored New France. On March 29, 1613, he arrived to New France to continue to discover the country of Huron. People hoped him to found out the "North Sea " of this area. He gave his first description of this place after he traveled to Ottawa River. Than he returned to Saint-Malo in August. After that, he was trying to work to build the relationship with natives and still helped them to against Iroquois. By Champlain's effort and his native guides' help, he discovered the Ottawa River and reached Lake Nipissing.

5. Why did he explore? What were his reasons for exploration?

In 1603, Champlain started his first trip to North America. He went to North America to see all the way that Cartier followed or saw by himself.At that time, Champlain decided and promised to Henry IV, the king of France to make a report on his further discoveries. The story of the last explorer affected him to discover the new lands and made him go further. Champlain just like Cabot and Cartier who follow the great exploration before them.

6. How did he explore? What transportation methods did he use?

He explored by using boats and ships when he at Tadoussac. There, they left their ships and used boats to travel to Quebec. Most of the land Champlain had discovered are Islands, includes New France. Except walk with foot, almost time they were on the ships or boats. I think Champlain might had a good health when he was a adult, because if he was very illness, it is hard for him to travel for a long time.

Bonus1. Can you find a statue or a monument of Samuel De Champlain? Post it here and explain in 3-5 sentences.

The statue of Champlain is standing on a stone support in this picture. His body was made by the black copper metal and he stand politely just like greeting to the building which beside him. On the top of the building, there is a small flag that represent Canada. The statue on the picture shows his great and how important he is of this country.

REFLECTION

1. What have you learned since September in Canadian Studies? (Or since you started to take the class)
First of all, I'd like to say I am happy to join this class. Canadian study not only expanded my history knowledge but also brought me some fun. By now, I still remember the time when I work with my group and this class. We got a lot of achievement during our working time. Viking ship and puppet show can both evidence it. In this class, students are always laughing because when Ms Chan told us to do some work, it actually is tell us to make some fun at the same time, except doing essays, but I really bask with my friends by lesson this subject. I know the laughing time is sparse, even if we need to hard working, so I am so cherish the time I spend during this class. I am glad to learn Canadian study with my dear friends , teachers and my-self.

2. What is the most memorable lesson you remember? (if you weren't here, maybe at another school)
The most memorable lesson I remembered is the puppet show lesson. Ms Chan told us to make a puppet show for the exploration. We intended the show to be a astounding and exciting comedy. Cabot is easy to be a funny character because he had never knew he found the land is not Asia until he died. That is a oxymoron, Cabot found New found land is a part of Asia but he didn't found Asia. I think that would be a good idea of our play. This class taught me how to control myself and cooperate with others. My abilities are better and better.

3. Think about your life as a student here since September. Have you changed? How?
I had thought of how does this class changed my life. My answer is Yes, it really changed. During the last winter vacation, I also had a nice time with my partner on drama class. This class can make me return to that happy time. I think life is like a drama, everybody is the protagonist of their own play. For us, the other people like the foil character, they can make my play more beautiful or ugly. I also considered why we should make a effort when we have a young age. Step by step, I can understand this truth by daily class. If we hard working by now, we can feel better when we matured. As a student, I think the classroom is my stage and my play will dance at this place. Some people are think future will happen at tomorrow, but actually there is no differences between future and right now. If you start to spread the seeds of watermelon, the result will be also a watermelon. That is why height level student never worried about their achievement after the examination, because of they know that the result must equal the effort they had made. If we can do well on each lesson, now will become the future.

4. What is your goal for yourself by June? What is your plan to study?
My goal is to try my best and get a A on the provincial exam. My plan of the provincial exam of June would be a weekly practicing. I think the essay for English ten is hard to me, so I intended to read a essay from text books at least weekly. Than I will also try to do the exam of the past. The more experiences I have, the better percent I can get on the exam. I belief if I start to challenge my self now, I will catch more chances. The most important part is to do it in fact and trust my self.

5. What are you most proud of in school since September? Have you done your best?
I am proud of my self at this point. I am not a modesty person, but I won't tell lies at this time. I always do my best to finish my work. Even if sometimes I took some mistake on the spelling, but I always revise them on time by the teacher's help. I promise I will continue to do my best on my next challenge. I won't make the people who support me lose their hope.

Bonus
1. Is there anything else you want to tell me or reflect about?
I want to tell you my way to learn Canadian study. During my school time, I got a new group to work with. This is a decision that I made for progress. After the winter vacation, I started to decide work with Nina, Rena and Jessie. The reason of I want to work with my new team member is only for challenge my self. By abroad to Canada, I learnt a lot. I think if I still work with my original team, it is hard to improve myself. My original members are all my best friends but they also stand on a same level as me. I can play with them and compare with them but by these I cannot get any thing except a balance mood, so I hope to cooperate with some people who better than me. If I do my work like this, I can summarize their good ways to learning class. Not only Canadian study, I think this way can use on my each subject and than I will better and better.

My Plan for the second Essay!

Topic: "Exploration can create conflict and misunderstanding"

introduction: about Exploration discovered people's history and created the culture of people.The history copy down the experience of the conflict and misunderstanding.

thesis statement:Exploration had caused the wave of the war between native people of Canada and Europeans, there were some clear experience of heroes, such as Cabot, Cartier and Colombo.

paragraph1: about Cabot and his conflict with Native people of north America in the history.

paragraph2:about Cartier and the fur trade and the conflict between French and Iroquois.

paragraph3:about Marco Polo and his gold war, Even if he got a great success and discover the new lands but his thinking make people star to fight into the war.

Conclusion:The conflict and misunderstanding of the exploration can affect history and people's future.

My Essay! Fight!

"Exploration can create conflict and misunderstanding"

Exploration discovered people's history and created the culture of people. It is a great action of the country in the past, but do you know? Exploration can also brings us war, famish and death. In the ancient phase, people thought about how to develop there countries and increase their power. Exploration not only brought success to people, but also disclosed a ugly face of human. It made conflict and misunderstanding because people cannot reject the benefit in their eyes, so they think assume is the only way that can sufficient their thought. Exploration had caused the wave of the war between native people of Canada and Europeans, there were some clear experience of heroes, such as Cabot, Cartier and Colombo.

Cabot is a great explorer of Europe, he discovered new found land and other important resources. The next is neither land nor food, Cabot found a group of people that be called "Indian", that is the native people who live at the north America. For develop Europe, Cabot needed to get this place. New found land is the root of their power and the goal of this exploration. European requires to have this area, but native people are all strong and freedom. They were trying to resist and break the restriction of the sailors. Because of this, they all died and that is the result of assume one's country. Cabot brought their achievement to the kin of the Europe and built their powerful kingdom. By these knowledge, we know exploration not always give us happy end. This is a example that the explorer cause a tragedy.

Cartier decided to find new lands before the last exploration. He also got a good achievements by travel to the New found land, but all the good direction has a opposite way. There is also a conflict happened during this great venture. In the 1630s, Furs of Iroquois began to decline, French got a kind of special fur from Iroquois. They used beaver's skin to make hats. In the history of Canada, it was called "fur trade". The conflict the conflict pitted the nations of the Iroquois Confederation. Some of the Iroquois refuse to sell their beavers to French and against they backed. The wars were extremely brutal and are considered one of the bloodiest series of conflicts in the history of North America. It also determined the exploration is not a simple game that to find a new land. The risk is in everywhere during this journey.

Colombo is the first person who opened the gate of America. He adored Marco Polo from a long times and he had dreamed to find some gold. He had asked the kin of Portugal to get some money but failed. Than he was trying to get a boat by himself but he was found by the kin. Than because of his persistence, he was permitted to discover the new land and Finally he discovered a large land that more valuable than the gold. Unfortunately, his amazing active cause a number of people began to affect this area, migrations were like a hungered wolf come into these country. They recalled Marco's saying that " Gold is the most valuable thing of this world... ...If someone get gold, he will be come almighty! Even can make the spirit goes to the heaven. "The killers and effectors, can gold really make them go to the heaven?

Exploration had caused wave of the war between native people of Canada and Europeans, there were some clear experiences of heroes, such as Cabot, Cartier and Marco Polo. There are many unknown resources haven't been discovered yet. Sometimes we cannot touch the road in front of us. The future is like a foggy weather, we don't know who is going to welcome us at the destination, or there is no destination in this world. These three man are all built the great achievement of the history of exploration, but at the same time, they also brought the next emergency period to people. In every one's life, people cannot delete the conflict and misunderstanding completely. Only thing that we can make sure, that is we can choose our own ways to create our life. Find out the right way that we can figure them out and face our future actively.

truth and pretend

1. If the maps around you showed the existence of the Northwest Passage, would you believe it? Why?
I would say probably yes, because we have correct direction now. The information of this period are all evidenced and investigated by the scientist for a long time. explorers discovered the passage again and again, finally we can got a refined passage information. If I was in a ancient phase, I may think about the information is true or not, because of we didn't have good technology in the past, so there might have a lot of pretended information just like flat earth.

2. If you were John Cabot and someone told you the Northwest Passage didn't exist. What would you say? What would you feel? How would you react?
I would feel very angry and aggressive. I would say:" just you don't know, it doesn't mean the passage didn't exist!" I think if I am Cabot, I will be more persistent because of this person's speech. I think we cannot only say our dream, if that our dream won't become a fact. We need to make more efforts in our life, the more ways we attempt, the nearer path to our dream. As Cabot, I think the speech make my stronger and stronger.

3. Find a map by Humphrey Gilbert from 1582. What do you see in the picture? Explain.
I saw a quaint shaped earth on the map. I think it might be a very old aged map of the past because the earth is round, it can not be a shape of heart. I think at that time , the distance of the fact is very far from people.

4. Why did the Northwest Passage suit the goals (agenda) of the European explorers and monarchs?

I think because of we didn't have high level technology and inventions, so people not always use their brain to develop their countries. At that period, people need explorers and monarchs to increase the power of the kingdom. The exploration is the best way for people to improve their countries. People just need to found the new lands and named it and dominate it. There will be more people can live in this country.

5. Feedback loops help us to see reality as a system. Can you think of an example of a feedback loop from your own life? Look at page 225 of your textbook to help you.

Maybe it is like drawing in my life. I am not really hard working on it , but I cannot leave it. If I lose my way to draw, I will stop progressing. Drawing is my hobby and also my dream, so I cannot let it go, I will keep it.

6. What did you learn so far about explorers and the colonization of Canada?

I knew some of the explorer of Canadian history. That is the most important knowledge of this term. I think explorers are important to European and its history. If they didn't have any achievements, we won't study Canadian study any more! So, almost, I think we should grateful them and their history, their successful affected the phase of the northwest and also increased the places of the map of Canada.