What Was the Purpose of the First French Colony in North

question 24

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the first French colony in North America?

• A) to establish a religious refuge for Huguenots
• B) to trade for gold and silver
• C) to serve as a base for French exploration
• D) to establish an imperial claim to the New World

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