Answer to Question #148437 in History for zheeno

Question

Give 3 reasons why Cartier’s settlement failed.

Answer 1

1. In his 3rd voyage, he was deceived by the products he found in Quebec to be gold and diamond and returned to France with valueless items.

2. In his 2nd voyage, Cartier’s men were dying of scurvy and the entire group incurring the anger of the initially friendly Iroquois population. 

3. In his 3rd voyage, also, war in Europe stalled his plans for another expedition