Samuel De Champlain was a French explorer born in 1567 in Brouge, France. He explored parts of Canada and the northeastern United States, charting the coast of Quebec and helping the Huron fight enemy tribes. Some of his discoveries include Lake Champlain and many locations in the New World. He encountered obstacles like rapids, falls, and rocks during his explorations. Champlain died as a prisoner of the English in Quebec on Christmas Day in 1635.

1. Samuel De Champlain By Ariana Las Flores Elementary January 22, 2009 Research Report

2. Early Life Samuel De Champlain was born in Brouge, France. The year he was born in was 1567. He was an only child in his family. He may have been an only child , but he was also an education navigator. He was trained on seamanship. When he got older, he went to the army and became quartermaster.

3. Family Life He had a very nice mother. His father was a busy sea captain. Samuel usually spends time with his uncle.

4. Accomplishments Champlain charted much of Quebec and some Northeastern states. He helped Huron fight the Iroquois and other enemy tribes. He beat the Native Americans in the fight.

5. Explorations/Discoveries Champlain saw the South Mountains high, but without snow. He discovered a lake and named it Lake Champlain. He also discovered and rediscovered many locations in the New World.

6. Problems Encountered There were rapids and falls. There were also rocks. Lastly, there were ditches 15 feet wide.

7. Conclusion December 25, 1635 Christmas Day Champlain had died. He had died in Quebec. He died when he was taken by England as a prisoner.

8. Bibliography http://www.samueldechamplain.com/ http://www.library.thinkquest.org/4034/champlain.html http://www.colectionscanada.gc.ca/explorers/h24-1410-e.html http://www.danielnpaul.com/col/1999/champlainCanada’sFounding Father.htm http://elizabethan-era.org.uk/samuel-de-champlain.htm http://www.sonofthesouth.net/revolutionary-war/

9. Bibliography http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/exchamplain.htm http://fsm.hdsb.ca/grassroots2004/6explorer/samueldechamplain.htm