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France's interest in North America in the 16th century was MAINLY because of

a. the commercial possibilities in the area.
b. France was facing severe urban overcrowding.
c. the success of earlier colonies in Louisiana.
d. people's desire to escape the French Revolution.

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France's interest in North America in the 16th century was mainly because of "a. the commercial possibilities in the area" since the French saw the success of both Britain and Spain in the region.
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France's interest in North America in the 16th century was mainly because of "a. the commercial possibilities in the area" since the French saw the success of both Britain and Spain in the region.

Explanation;
France founded colonies in much of eastern North America, on a number of Caribbean islands, and in South America.
They first came to the New World as explorers, seeking a route to the Pacific Ocean and also Wealth.
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