As the name suggests, the first to settle New France were the French.
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They came t new France because the want to find new land and when the did the found the people and traded for furs for clothes.
A push factor for Europeans in New France was political and religious turmoil in Europe, leading them to seek stability and opportunities in the colony. A pull factor was the promise of land ownership and economic prosperity through fur trading and agriculture in the new settlement.
France is just one of over 50 countries in Europe, so France is a part of Europe. So some Europeans are in France, but most are not.
They came to America for new opportunities.
Europeans travel to America around late 15th century and early 16th century.
The average travel time from New York to France is around 7 hours and 24 minutes.
Europeans, particularly the French, ventured into New France primarily for economic opportunities, such as the fur trade, which was highly lucrative. The quest for new trade routes and resources, along with the desire to spread Christianity among Indigenous peoples, also motivated their exploration and settlement. Additionally, France aimed to expand its territorial claims and compete with other European powers in North America. These factors combined led to the establishment of New France as a significant colony.
by boats or carridgess.
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Among the Europeans it was probably Jacques Cartier of France in 1535.