Question

Why did French settlers come to New France?

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

Answer 1

French settlers came to New France primarily to **trade for furs**. The fur trade became a significant economic activity, as European demand for furs, particularly beaver pelts, soared. While there were also motivations such as bringing Christianity to Indigenous peoples and some seeking refuge from religious persecution, the fur trade was the central reason for the establishment and expansion of French settlements in North America.