Canada's History
Samuel de Champlain is often called the 'Father of New France' because of his role in:
- ○Discovering the St. Lawrence River
- ✓Founding Quebec City and establishing French settlements
- ○Signing the first treaty with England
- ○Building the first railway across Canada
Correct answer
Founding Quebec City and establishing French settlements
Champlain's founding of Quebec City in 1608 and his tireless efforts to establish alliances with Aboriginal peoples and build lasting French colonies earned him the title 'Father of New France.'
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