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well, they came in search of the northwest passage, of gold and other valuable materials, searching for a fast route to the indies, for pelts, and trying to convert the natives to Christianity or to enslave them
actually they ....
They followed the animals they were hunting.
They were searching for gold.
They were searching for adventure.
They came for religious freedom.
They came to own land of their own.
They came to find a quick trade route to the Indies.
They came by mistake. They got lost at sea!
They came to claim land and power for their country
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∙ 11y agoThe answer is very simple. The French gained wealth in North America from fur trade! It is as easy as that.
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∙ 12y agoThe French settled in North America just like Great Britain because they wanted more land and power.
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∙ 12y agoTo annoy the English.
Actually, for a lot of reasons, but mostly to take advantage of untapped resources.
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∙ 11y agothey had found fur clothing spices food and they had raped young women and kidnapped them and brought them back to thei country
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Compare and contrast the french and the English colonies of north America?
fur trade and agriculture both colonies settlend in new England areas
What mountains are west of North America?
the mountains on the west side of north America are called the Rocky Mountains
Who are America?
America is not a person. America is a country located in North America and consists of 50 states.
What are the ocean currents that surround North America?
The seas that surround North America are the Pacific and Atlantic ocean. The Gulf of Mexico is located near the bottom of the United States Don't forget the Arctic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the southeast. North America includes Greenland, Mexico, Central America, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean Islands.
Native American civilization was least highly developed in?
North America
When did the French begin to settle in North America?
1600s
What were the English and french for in north America and where did they settle?
because they wanteef to
What were the English and French looking for in north America and where did they settle.?
because they wanteef to
What were the English and french looking for in the north America and where did they settle?
because they wanteef to
When did french begin to settle colonies in north America?
1600s
Who did the English population in north America settle?
who did the English population in north america settle
Why were the french to settle in north America?
NEW France WAS MADE UP OF ESTATES ALONG THE St.LAWRENCE RIVER.
Why were the french slow to settle to north America?
NEW France WAS MADE UP OF ESTATES ALONG THE St.LAWRENCE RIVER.
Why the french slow to settle in north America?
NEW France WAS MADE UP OF ESTATES ALONG THE St.LAWRENCE RIVER.
Did Aztecs settle in north America?
YES
Where did the british and europeans settle?
The British and Europeans settle in North America. This was in Jamestown.
What continent did the English colonies settle on?
north america
