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?

To the Great Lakes and south along the Mississippi River Signup and view all the answers

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

Easy access to Asia Signup and view all the answers

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

To find the Northwest Passage to Asia Signup and view all the answers

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

He interacted with native people and traded with them Signup and view all the answers

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

The fur trade 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?

Quebec City became a significant trading post Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Cavelier Signup and view all the answers

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

A deeper understanding of Native American cultures Signup and view all the answers

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

Large profits for the French traders Signup and view all the answers

Why did the French settlers fight against the Iroquois Confederacy?

Due to the Iroquois' allegiance with Great Britain Signup and view all the answers

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

The loss of much of France's territorial acquisitions Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Where did French claims in North America extend to?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why did the French settlers fight against the Iroquois Confederacy?

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

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