The French claimed parts of Canada, particularly Quebec, and areas along the Mississippi River in North America as their colonies in the New World. They also colonized islands in the Caribbean, such as Haiti and Martinique.
Cartier named the land he discovered "New France" in honor of King Francis I of France, who sponsored his exploration of the region in the early 16th century. The term "New France" was a way to claim the territory for the French crown and establish French presence in the New World.
Samuel de Champlain explored to expand French trade, establish new alliances with indigenous peoples, and search for a northwest passage to Asia. He also sought to claim territory in the New World for France and spread Christianity.
French explorers primarily explored regions in North America, including present-day Canada along the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes, as well as regions in the Mississippi River valley and along the Gulf of Mexico, such as Louisiana. They also established colonies in the Caribbean, like Haiti and Guadeloupe.
Spain, Portugal, and England were the three European countries that competed to explore and lay claim to the New World during the Age of Exploration. They sought to find new trade routes, resources, and territories to expand their empires and increase their wealth and influence.
Samuel de Champlain came to the New World in search of a northwest passage to Asia and to establish a French colonial presence in North America. He is known as the "Father of New France" for his role in founding Quebec City and establishing French settlements in Canada.
The area of North America which the French had colonized.
The area of North America which the French had colonized.
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The French explored lands in the New World including the area between New Foundland and Florida. They also had a fort near Jacksonville in Florida.
French explorers primarily explored regions in North America, including present-day Canada along the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes, as well as regions in the Mississippi River valley and along the Gulf of Mexico, such as Louisiana. They also established colonies in the Caribbean, like Haiti and Guadeloupe.
The French colonized an area in Canada known today as Quebec.
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The French eventually claimed the entire Mississippi River Valley, including Louisiana and Biloxi.
Eastern Canada + The area between Alabama river and Mississipi river approx.
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