Jacques cartier claimed land in north america for a. england b. spain c. france d. portugal

C. France is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Jacques Cartier was a French mariner who explored the Saint Lawrence River and the Canadian coast which later served as the basis of French claims to North Americas. He is also given credit for naming Canada, the name was derived from the Huron-Iroquois Kanata, which meant settlement. The name was used for the area around Quebec city. He was commissioned by King Francis First of France to voyage the Americas for searching gold. He sailed for the Americas on April 20, 1534 and reached the Americas a few weeks later.

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