After the unsuccessful attempt to find precious metals and gems as well as a passage to the Pacific by _____________, the French gave up on colonizing Canada until the late 1500s.

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Jacques Cartier was the explorer who made three voyages to Canada in the 16th century, initially in search of precious metals, gems, and a passage to Asia. After his unsuccessful attempts, French interest in the region waned until the late 1500s.

After the Unsuccessful Attempt to Find Precious Metals and Gems