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Q: Why were the French exploring south of Canada?
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French exploration in the new world?

The first French explorers in the New World concentrated their efforts on Canada. They also traveled the rivers in Canada and the United States exploring along the way.


Who was the first european to use the name canada?

Cartier, he was sent from Europe but is originally french. He was exploring a village called Kanata but couldn't pronounce the name and called it Canada. He also though Canada was the whole land not just the village.


What was Jacques cartier exploring?

quebec, Canada


In the late 1600s what region did the French explorers expand into?

In the late 1600s, French explorers expanded into the region of North America known as New France, which encompassed present-day areas such as Quebec, Ontario, and the Great Lakes region. They also established settlements along the Mississippi River and in present-day Louisiana.


Countries that speak french in America?

The main countries in America where French is spoken are Canada (in Quebec and parts of New Brunswick and Ontario), Haiti, and some smaller territories like Saint Martin and French Guiana. French is also an official language in some countries in the Caribbean, such as Martinique and Guadeloupe.


How are the whites of South Africa like those of Canada?

A good example is bilingualism in both. In South Africa it's English and Afrikaans. In Canada it's English and French.


Who is Samuel Champagne?

His name is Samuel de Champlain NOT Champagne, a French man, he did all his exploring in what is now Canada, mostly along the upper Ottawa River and in Quebec.


What other 3 countries speak French?

Belgium (south) Monaco Canada (Quebec) Haiti


Which countries in America speak the french language?

In North America: Canada Haiti In South America: French Guiana (there is also a large French speaking population in the United States).


What place was John Cabot famous for exploring?

John Cabot was an English sailor sailing for the Dutch. he was famous for exploring parts of Canada


What had long lasting tensions the rest of Canada?

french Canada


Where did Amerigo vespuccistart exploring?

coast of south America