Contrary to legend left by textbooks, the Hurons and the Iroquois were not nomads scattered; they lived in fortified villages ie houses may contain between seven and seventy families. Contrary to popular belief, the chief Donnacona, hence the origin of the name of the city, did not live on the banks of the Jacques-Cartier River but on the banks of the St. Charles River to Quebec City was located the town of Stadacona.Following the discovery of a huge quantity of gold by the Spanish in South America, the French empire is desperate to compete with rival state and decides to send Jacques Cartier discover equivalent wealth. more... See more text