French Settlement in the New World

France A 'Super Power' in Europe _____________________________ extended a nation's authority, power and influence

by territorial gain and by the establishment of _________________________and ________________________dominance.

The discovery of the 'New World' provided new lands and opportunities for France and the French in America.

French Settlement French colonization of America began in the ______________ century France established a colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere, founding colonies

eastern ______________________________, on some __________________________ islands, and in _________________________________________.

Most colonies were developed to export products such as________________, _____________, and ______________________.

French Explored New World, seeking Route to Pacific Ocean and Wealth King Francis I, sent Italian-born Giovanni da ______________________________ to explore

___________________________________ of North America Jacques ____________________- explored ____________________________________ coast

and St. Lawrence River. Samuel de _________________________ founded ___________________________ & explored

the __________________________ A major French settlement ______________________________________ lay on the island of

Hispaniola.

Native-French Relationships The French were eager to explore North America but New France remained largely

_____________________________. Due to the lack of women, __________________________ between French and Indians were frequent, giving rise to the ___________________ people. Relations between the French and Indians were usually _________________________

French Respected Indians "Spanish civilization crushed the Indian; English civilization scorned and neglected him; French

civilization embraced and cherished him"— Francis Parkman

Low Population Density in New France Remained Problem To boost the French ________________________, Cardinal Richelieu issued an act declaring

that _____________________________ converted to ___________________________ were considered as "____________________________________“

Louis XIV also tried to increased the population by sending approximately 800 young women nicknamed the "King's Daughters"

French in Arcadia French Caribbean colonies more settled than North American colonies but

_______________________ generally looked at America as a place to make one’s fortune _________________________________________

In 1754 (the beginning of the French and Indian War), the British population in North America outnumbered the French _____________________________

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