Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Life in New

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes life in New France?

• A) The colony benefited from publicity that focused on the favorable weather and the kindness of its inhabitants.
• B) The colony, which the crown had envisioned as a center for Protestantism, became a refuge for French Huguenots.
• C) France encouraged significant emigration, so the colony's population became the largest in North America.
• D) Women outnumbered men in the first few decades and gained a remarkable number of rights as a result.
• E) After finishing their contracts, most indentured servants in New France returned to France.

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