Question

Which of the following was the primary reason France sought to colonize North america?

To reduce overpopulation in Europe

To create communities founded on religious tolerance

To profit from trading in furs and other goods

To creaye joint ventures with other European powers

Answer 1

The answer is C) To profit from trading in furs and other goods. And also "To gain riches as common assets, to build up military stations, and essentially to extend their realms."

Answer 2

The fur trade was a massive part of the reason why the French colonized North America. They even enlisted the help of the Native Americans. There was a war between the French and the British about this, commonly referred to as the French and Indian War.