French colonization of the New World started with the French explorer Robert de La Salle. He explored the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico. La Salle claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France. French pioneers sailed to the New World and founded many cities like New Orleans and St. Louis. Furs were in demand at that time and French trappers were common in the New World.
The French sought to colonize the New World primarily for economic reasons, including the pursuit of valuable resources like fur, fish, and land for agriculture. They aimed to expand their influence and compete with other European powers, particularly Spain and England. Additionally, the French were motivated by the desire to spread Christianity and establish a foothold for trade routes. The colonization efforts were also driven by the promise of new opportunities for settlers and the potential to enhance national prestige.
Christopher Columbus
Sir Walter Raleigh
Declaration
cause they wanted to Actually, England did not begin the process of colonization significantly later than the rest of Europe. They colonized the East Coast of North America shortly after the French and Spanish began to explore the New World. but WHY?
The French colonized an area in Canada known today as Quebec.
The puritans came to New England to be able to practice their religion freely and escape religious persecution.
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
The French sought to colonize the New World primarily for economic reasons, including the pursuit of valuable resources like fur, fish, and land for agriculture. They aimed to expand their influence and compete with other European powers, particularly Spain and England. Additionally, the French were motivated by the desire to spread Christianity and establish a foothold for trade routes. The colonization efforts were also driven by the promise of new opportunities for settlers and the potential to enhance national prestige.
He was searching for new areas to colonize.
It had colonies elsewhere in the world
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
Homestuck
His first visits to French Canada were to trade furs, but on the second voyage he sought new areas to colonize along the Atlantic coast.
They did !
Sir Walter Raleigh