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Why did the French establish settlements along the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence?
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Why did the French establish settlements along the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence?

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The main reason why the French established settlements along the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence is because they wanted to get involved in the fur trade, which was thriving back in Europe.
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