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New France (French: Nouvelle-France) was the area colonized by France in North America during a period extending from the exploration of the Saint Lawrence River, by Jacques Cartier in 1534, to the cession of New France to Spain and Britain in 1763. At its peak in 1712 (before the Treaty of Utrecht), the territory of New France extended from Newfoundland to the Rocky Mountains and from Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. The territory was then divided in five colonies, each with its own administration: Canada, Acadia, Hudson Bay, Newfoundland (Plaisance),[1] and Louisiana. The Treaty of Utrecht resulted in the relinquishing of French claims to mainland Acadia, the Hudson Bay and Newfoundland colonies, and the establishment of the colony of Île Royale (Cape Breton Island) as the successor to Acadia.[2][3]
France ceded the rest of New France to Great Britain and Spain at the Treaty of Hubertusburg, which ended the Seven Years War (the French and Indian War). Britain received all lands east of the Mississippi River, including Canada, Acadia, and parts of Louisiana, while Spain received the territory to the west - the larger portion of Louisiana. Spain returned its portion of Louisiana to France in 1800, but the French sold it to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, permanently ending French colonial efforts on the North American mainland.
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Which three countries set up colonies in North America?
In eastern North America, the Dutch, English and the French governments had established colonies in the eastern coasts of North America. This answer excludes Spanish colonies in eastern Mexico.
Did Dutch colonies in North America set up their own established churches?
no
Who was the first person to try to set up English colonies in North America?
sir waltaler raligheigh
What did the Albany Plan of Union set up?
It would set up colonies for each of the countries that wanted land. The Albany Plan of Union was a document that was made to set up colonies in North America. The Albany Plan of Union was not passed. :(
Who set up trade post colonies?
the French (i think)
Where did the French and Dutch set up their first colonies?
In North America,
Where did French and Dutch set up their first colonies?
In North America,
Where did the French and Dutch set-up their first American colonies?
In North America,
Which three countries set up colonies in North America?
In eastern North America, the Dutch, English and the French governments had established colonies in the eastern coasts of North America. This answer excludes Spanish colonies in eastern Mexico.
Where did Spain set up colonies?
north america
Why did the Spain set up colonies in north America?
Colonies were a great source of wealth and power
Most latin America colonies were set up by?
Spanish, Portuguese and French.
Did Dutch colonies in North America set up their own established churches?
no
What are the nations that set up colonies after America was discovered?
spaniads, French, Dutch and English.
Where did the french and the dutch set up their colonies in North America?
The dutch established their in the huson river hope dat helped :) CLASS OF 2012 DONT HATE HOE!!
Where did the French and the Dutch set their first colonies In North America?
The dutch established their in the huson river hope dat helped :) CLASS OF 2012 DONT HATE HOE!!
Where did French and Dutch set up there first American colonies?
The islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon are the only remnants of French colonies in North America. They are located in the Atlantic 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the Canadian province of Newfoundland.
