Question

What was one of the major French accomplishments in North America?A.They explored New Mexico and brought sheep.B.They established a demand for hats made from sheepskin.C.They promoted the use of silk for making shoes.D.They explored the St. Lawrence River and brought missionaries.Please select the best answer from the choices providedABCD

Answer 1

Option: D. They explored the St. Lawrence River and brought missionaries.

Step-by-step explanation:

The French establish a colony in the 17th century in Canada while the British were colonizing in central North America. Jacques Cartier, a French navigator and explorer who establish colony Quebec. The region gains an interest in fur trading. Jacques Cartier was sent to the New Word by King Frances I in search of new routes to reach India. His exploration of the St. Lawrence River permitted France to claim the lands which later become Canada. Missionaries also arrived in the New World which led to the Christian faith spreading among the Native Americans.