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What was the main reason for Jacques Cartier's third voyage to North America?

  • Establish a permanent settlement

  • Find more native tribes

  • Study the flora and fauna

  • Map the entire continent

Answer

The primary purpose of Jacques Cartier's third voyage to North America in 1541-1542 was to establish a permanent settlement in the region. However, the settlement, named Charlesbourg-Royal, was ultimately abandoned due to harsh weather and conflicts with the native population.
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