USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Champlain planned to join his Algonquin (Anishinabe), Huron (Wendat) and Montagnais (Innu) allies on a campaign against the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and, more specifically, the Mohawk near Ticonderoga in modern upstate New York.

Detailed explanation-2: -Champlain, the Soldier Champlain and the French joined an existing alliance between the Innu, Anishinabeg, Wolastoqiyik, and the Huron–Wendat. As early as 1609, Champlain was following Indigenous alliance practices and fighting alongside his new allies as they battled their Haudenosaunee, or Iroquois, enemies.

Detailed explanation-3: -He was key to French expansion in the New World. Known as the “Father of New France, ” Champlain founded Quebec (1608), one of the oldest cities in what is now Canada, and consolidated French colonies. He also made important explorations of what is now northern New York, the Ottawa River, and the eastern Great Lakes.

Detailed explanation-4: -In many ways his curiosity, benevolence and trustworthiness allowed Champlain to form a strong relationship with many Indian tribes.