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French Explorers of North America Motives For Exploration

#1 Morgan82

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Posted 28 October 2008 - 01:06 AM

I know the motives for exploration and expantion to the New World for Europe and Spian. But I am wondering the motives for the French. Could someone help me out?

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#2 MrJohnDClare

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Posted 28 October 2008 - 09:16 AM

Does this help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_coloni...pted_settlement
and see http://www.mce.k12tn...chexplorers.htm for some specifics.

As usualy, religion and trade are the key elements.
And an adventurous spirit.