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In 1534, French explorer Jacques Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River and claimed the area for France. This area became part of the colony of New France. What was the main economic activity in New France?

A.
the fur trade
B.
tobacco farming
C.
gold mining
D.
the slave trade

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A The Fur Trade ! i did this question ! :)
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A. The fur trade

Always remember if it’s the French, it will always be the fur trade since that was their main source of income in the new world. Specifically beaver fur.
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