Question

Why did French settlers come to New France?

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

Answer 1

French settlers came to New France primarily **to trade for furs**. The fur trade became a significant economic driver for the French in North America, as beaver pelts were highly valued in Europe. While some settlers did seek religious freedom and aimed to spread Christianity to Indigenous peoples, the primary motivation for many French settlers was the lucrative fur trade and the establishment of trade relationships with local Indigenous tribes. The search for silver was less prominent compared to other European colonial endeavors during this period.