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French colonies were established in Canada, Acadia, around the Great Lakes, Louisiana and islands in the Caribbean.

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Because at some point in history, the French colonized parts of America (including what is now Louisiana and Quebec).


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What countries colonized Oceania?

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What area of the new world did the french claim?

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Why were french settlers called acadians?

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