Well first it is why did the french "come" not came, but otherwise, I am assuming that you mean why the french came to America, so, to make things short, the french came to America to find a passage to Asia, originally that is.
old English ballads
Both religions came to America trying to find separation from the English religious turmoil. Not all Protestants came to America at first, but the non-Anglican sects did because they did not want to admit King Henry VIII was the head of the Church of England. The Catholics came over mainly when Maryland was created originally intended to be a haven for Catholics but, because of financial regions, had both Protestants and Catholics. Eventually, lots more people wanted to come over.
English settlers came to North America for religious freedoms. Others came for the desire to find wealth through gold and silver explorations.
French
The Cambodians came to America to find peace and be free of persecution. Many of the Cambodians who came to America after the War in Vietnam were orphans adopted by United States citizens. Older Cambodians also came to find a new life.
The Amerindians came from North America
France
The pilgrims
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Puritans.
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