Which of the following resources did Cartier associate with the St. Lawrence region?

• A. Fish, furs, timber, and fertile land
• B. Gold and diamonds
• C. Oil, coal, and natural gas
• D. Cotton and silk

Answer: (A)

Cartier’s notes about the St. Lawrence region focused on what could fuel early French exploration and settlement: abundant fish for food and trade, furs from Indigenous trade networks, timber for building ships and settlements, and fertile land that could support farming. These resources together paint a picture of a workable, economically valuable area along the river, which is why the description of fish, furs, timber, and fertile land fits best. The other options point to resources not associated with Cartier’s era or region—precious metals, modern fossil fuels, or luxury textiles—so they don’t match what Cartier emphasized about the St. Lawrence.