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.
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.
Christopher Columbus
Sir Walter Raleigh
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because they had already colonized Australia so they decided to colonize the country next to it.
The French colonized an area in Canada known today as Quebec.
they wanted beaver pellets, which were very profitable. They also wanted more land and to compete with Britain in the race to colonize the New World
The puritans came to New England to be able to practice their religion freely and escape religious persecution.
New land to colonize.
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.
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
He was searching for new areas to colonize.
It had colonies elsewhere in the world
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus