Samuel De Champlain - Port Royal

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

Monopoly: The exclusive possession or control of the trade in a commodity or service. Champlain calculated that the fur trade would produce an annual income for his country and himself. The furs about beavers, foxes and wolves would bring increasing amount of profits, even if as a result of the “short route to China”. This benefit must attract Champlain a lot. That’s why he decided to regained his monopoly on the fur trade. Who want to give up those gigantic advantages? He wanted to get the profits by the fur trade without ease.

2. Why would the King want to set up French colonies in Canada? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

The king instructed his partners to “carry on all work that he shall judge necessary for establishing the colonies that we wish to found in the said country.” What the king said means he hope someone could discover a New France. Depend on the colonies that the Samuel De Champlain related, the country produced an annual income of approximately 5,400,000 livers mostly from fishing, mining and furs. If the France continued to colonize, it must get more advantages. The lands of Canada are fertile that benefit for people to live and business. The lands have already been explored by Champlain and he confirmed how suitable the lands are. It goes without doubt that the king should make it as colony.

3. Can you find two pictures of Port Royal, Nova Scotia today on the Internet? What does it look like? Explain each picture in 5-8 sentences what you see.

This picture is a top view of the Port Royal, Nova Scotia. The city is overlooked from above, I can see it's a beautiful islands all around sea.The shape of Port Royal is like a long and wriggly dragon which is swimming across the sea. The sea attracts my eyes with it's azure and limps body. Also, I can notice the house of this city are in neat order. I can clearly distinguish between the villages and the roads. The area is protruding to the sky.

It's an interesting picture that reveals a peculiar animal which living in the sea of Port Royal of Canada. It's called the whale!! The huge and strong tail of it is protruding above the sea, forming an exquisite radian. The water splashed in all directions around the whale's tail. Not far from the whale, all the visitors on the boat are focused on what they are looking at. They are so fortunate to see that amazing scene. All of them are wearing cheerful look. The boat seems very minor when it comparing with the whale's tail. But it's only a bit part of the whale's body. Hence, you can guess how mammoth the whale is!

Bonus

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

The houses in the picture is a small hotel. They are not luxury enough but give me a feeling as warm as spring. The environment around the hotel is neat and the grassland is bluish green. The style of the hotel is simple but if you pay attention on it, you may discover something exquisite on the house, such as the red flowers' baskets in front of the doors and some bundle trees near the house.

This picture is truly lovely!! It's the harbour of Nova Scotia. The boats which are drawing alongside in the harbour are very elegant and cute to notice.Look at the one that has light red color inside the hull on the left side, it's just like a piece of watermelon!! The white side give the audience a neat feeling. The middle one between the boats is simple but interesting shape. It's looked like a shoes of clown. My favourite boat is the right one. The colour of it's body is very thoughtful. The style make me want to row it now!!!