The area of North America which the French had colonized.
The area of North America which the French had colonized.
They caused France to claim land
Cartier named the land he discovered "New France" in honor of King Francis I of France, who sponsored his exploration of the region in the early 16th century. The term "New France" was a way to claim the territory for the French crown and establish French presence in the New World.
Yes, Jacques Cartier claimed land in Canada for France during his explorations in the early 16th century. He established French interests in the region that would later become New France.
Sheer selfishness
France is the land of the French, and that is their language.
the french
Jacques Marquette's claim to fame was to claim land for France
Samuel de Champlain claimed land for France
the mouth of the Mississippi
It was claimed by a mixture of European countries, but France had the largest claim.
Jacques cartier