they buid fat peole to protect them
In the late 1600s, French explorers expanded into the region of North America known as New France, which encompassed present-day areas such as Quebec, Ontario, and the Great Lakes region. They also established settlements along the Mississippi River and in present-day Louisiana.
In the 1600s, the French primarily settled in North America, particularly in areas that would become Canada and parts of the United States. They established colonies in regions such as Quebec and Acadia, as well as along the Mississippi River, where they founded New Orleans in 1718. Additionally, the French explored and claimed territories in the Caribbean, including islands like Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) and Martinique.
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forts and borders
The extent of the French possessions was mostly along the Mississippi River and the St. Lawrence Valley.
Along the Mississippi River near the French Market
Missouri
The oldest city on the Mississippi River is Natchez, Ms (formerly) Fort Rosalie
They led the way for others to follow by setting up French trading posts along the Mississippi River.
Missouri River
They build a fort seeking to keep Spain and England out of lands claimed for France.
The French established forts and settlements along the Mississippi River primarily to control trade routes and access valuable resources, particularly fur. This strategic positioning allowed them to facilitate trade with Indigenous peoples and expand their influence in North America. Additionally, the Mississippi River served as a vital transportation corridor, linking the interior of the continent to the Gulf of Mexico, enhancing French economic and military presence in the region.