Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro
Hernan Cortes and Giovanni de Verrazzano.
They claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France
Henry Hudson
France
To find the northwest passage- leading to the spices and land to claim.
In present-day Canada and America.
France
Spain, Portugal, England, France and Netherlands, primarily,
The explorer who sailed from France to the New World and established the settlement of Quebec is Samuel de Champlain. He founded Quebec City in 1608 and is often referred to as the "Father of New France" for his role in exploring and mapping the region. Champlain's efforts were crucial in establishing French presence in North America.
England, France and the Netherlands The explorers were John Cabot (Under England), Giovanni da Verrazano (Under France), and Henry Hudson (Under the Netherlands)
Great Britain, Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, France, Russia, Spain, and Portugal.
French explorers such as Samuel de Champlain explored the St. Lawrence River, establishing French presence in Canada. Jacques Cartier is known for his exploration of the St. Lawrence River and its tributaries in the 1530s. Additionally, René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, explored the Mississippi River, claiming the vast territory for France in the late 17th century. These explorers played significant roles in mapping and claiming regions in North America for France.