French Colonization in North America
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What was the name of the massive expanse of wilderness that France claimed in North America?

  • New Europe
  • French Territory
  • French America
  • New France (correct)

    • What was one of the primary motivations for French exploration in the Americas?

  • To conquer the Native American populations
  • To spread Christianity
  • To find the Northwest Passage (correct)
  • To establish trade with Native Americans

    • What was the primary economic goal of European powers in colonizing the New World?

  • To extract natural resources (correct)
  • To establish military outposts
  • To settle European citizens
  • To spread Christianity

    • Where did French claims in North America extend to?

    <p>To the Great Lakes and south along the Mississippi River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was believed to be the benefit of finding the Northwest Passage?

    <p>Easy access to Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for French explorers to explore the New World?

    <p>To find the Northwest Passage to Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Jacques Cartier's first voyage?

    <p>He interacted with native people and traded with them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the economic benefit of French colonization efforts in Canada?

    <p>The fur trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Samuel de Champlain's support to local nations in a war against rival nations?

    <p>Quebec City became a significant trading post</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet's expedition?

    <p>They sailed down the Mississippi River and established relations with numerous Native American nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who claimed a wide expanse of land in North America for France?

    <p>Cavelier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a benefit of the French people's cooperation with Native American nations?

    <p>A deeper understanding of Native American cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the French traders selling pelts in Europe?

    <p>Large profits for the French traders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the French settlers fight against the Iroquois Confederacy?

    <p>Due to the Iroquois' allegiance with Great Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the French and Indian War for France?

    <p>The loss of much of France's territorial acquisitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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