Question

Why did French settlers search for a Northwest Passage? Check all that apply.

to prevent Spain from sending goods back to Europe
to find a connection between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
to improve their ability to trade valuable goods from the East Indies
to increase their ability to more-easily trade valuable goods
to close off a potential trade route for the English

Answer 1

To acquire goods to send back to France, to increase their ability to trade, and to search for the northwest passage. Hope this helps you :)