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What was the name of the massive expanse of wilderness that France claimed in North America?
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?
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?
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?
Where did French claims in North America extend to?
What was believed to be the benefit of finding the Northwest Passage?
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 main reason for French explorers to explore the New World?
What was the significance of Jacques Cartier's first voyage?
What was the significance of Jacques Cartier's first voyage?
What was the economic benefit of French colonization efforts in Canada?
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 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?
What was the significance of Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet's expedition?
Who claimed a wide expanse of land in North America for France?
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 a benefit of the French people's cooperation with Native American nations?
What was the result of the French traders selling pelts in Europe?
What was the result of the French traders selling pelts in Europe?
Why did the French settlers fight against the Iroquois Confederacy?
Why did the French settlers fight against the Iroquois Confederacy?
What was the outcome of the French and Indian War for France?
What was the outcome of the French and Indian War for France?
