The first explorer of France was sir Francis, he wanted to explore France because he wanted to prove to his family and friends that he was intelligent as they thought he did not have common sense.
Cartier explored for France.
France and later Great Britain
To reach the eastern lands (pretty much Asia) with less cost.
Henry Hudson Explored what is now called Hudson Bay and the Hudson River
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The Mississippi River was first discovered and explored by Hernando DeSoto, who was a Spanish explorer.
France.
Cartier explored for France.
Jacques Cartier explored for France, and doing this he usually explored in Canada.
France
He explored for everyone in France (P.S. He was the Father of New France)He also explored for Henry IV of France
he explored for France
Columbus explored for who ever could sponsor him. when he explored America Spain sponsored him,at first he tried the king of Portugal,England and France they all refused
New France was an area in North America that was colonized by France. It was Jacques Cartier that first began the exploration of New France in 1534.
Spain as they were the first Hope I answered your question and helped
France
No. Mexico was explored and settled by Spain.