Question

Why did French settlers come to New France?

to trade for furs
to bring Christianity to the Indigenous people
to find religious freedom
to search for silver

Answer 1

choose all that apply

Answer 2

French settlers came to New France for several reasons, but primarily they sought to trade for furs. The fur trade became a central economic activity, driven by high demand for beaver pelts in Europe. Additionally, while there was a desire to bring Christianity to Indigenous peoples, this was often intertwined with economic interests rather than being the sole motivation for settlement. The search for religious freedom and silver were not the primary drivers of French colonization in New France compared to the fur trade. Thus, among the options provided, "to trade for furs" is the most accurate and significant reason.

Answer 3

The key motivations for French settlers coming to New France included:

1. **To trade for furs** - This was the primary economic motivation, as the fur trade was highly lucrative.
2. **To bring Christianity to the Indigenous people** - While economic interests were paramount, there was also a missionary aspect to French colonization, as Jesuit and other missionaries sought to convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity.

The other two options, **to find religious freedom** and **to search for silver**, were not significant motivations for the French in New France.

So, the applicable choices are:

- To trade for furs
- To bring Christianity to the Indigenous people