Settling on Saint Croix Island / Colonisation de l'île Sainte-Croix

Settling on Saint Croix Island / Colonisation de l'île Sainte-Croix (HM2CHW)

Location: Calais, ME 04619 Washington County
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Country: United States of America
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N 45° 7.444', W 67° 8.8'

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"...His Majesty commanded the Sieur de Mons to prepare a fresh expedition..."
Samuel Champlain Journal, 1604 (translation)
The newcomers who landed on the island offshore came from France. Their leader was Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons, who—in return for control of the region's fur trade—pledged to found a permanent colony. Knowing other settlement attempts had failed, this expedition was well equipped with supplies and workers.
Some boys as young as 10 or 12 came here from France along with soldiers, priests, artisans, and gentlemen. What would make them leave their homes for an unknown land?
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Why did Pierre Dugua choose to settle on an island? The main reason was defense. Concerned for safety, the French immediately built a palisade and installed cannons.
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«...sa Maisesté commanda au sieur de Mons de faire nouuel équipage...»
Samuel Champlain, Journal, 1604
Originaires de France,



les nouveaux arrivants qui débarquent dans l'île sont dirigés par Pierre Dugua, sieur de Mons, qui s'est engagé à y fonder une colonie permanente. En retour, il peut contrôler le commerce de la fourrure dans la région. Sachant que d'autres tentatives de colonisation ont échoué, cette expédition est bien ravitaillée et compte de nombreux travailleurs.
Quelques garçons, âgés d'à peine 10 ou 12 ans, ont quitté la France pour s'établir ici avec des soldats, des prêtres, des artisans et des gentilshommes. Qu'est-ce qui a bien pu les pousser à quitter leur pays pour une terre inconnue?
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Pourquoi Pierre Dugua a-t-il choisi d'établir la colonie dans une île? Surtout pour assurer sa défense. Craignant pour leur sécurité, les Français ont immédiatement construit une palissade et installé des canons.
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Date Added Friday, October 19th, 2018 at 8:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)19T E 645755 N 4998403
Decimal Degrees45.12406667, -67.14666667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 45° 7.444', W 67° 8.8'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds45° 7' 26.64" N, 67° 8' 48" W
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Area Code(s)207
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 84 St Croix Dr, Calais ME 04619, US
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