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Why did the French government send Samuel de Champlain to set up a colony in Quebec

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Samuel de Champlain born Samuel Champlain; on or before August 13, 1574- December 25, 1635), "The Father of New France", was a French navigator, cartographer, draughtsman, soldier, explorer, geographer, ethnologist, diplomat, and chronicler. He founded New France and Quebec City on July 3, 1608. He is important to Canadian history because he made the first accurate map of the coast and he helped establish the settlements.
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The answer is B. to form an alliance with the natives against the Spanish.

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