Question: What French explorer claimed what is now Canada for France in 1534?
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The answer is: Jacques Cartier
Answer: French navigator Jacques Cartier was sent by King Francis I to the New World in search of riches and a new route to Asia. He led three major North American voyages, and his exploration of the St. Lawrence River allowed France to lay claim to lands that would become Canada.