Which statement describes a reason for French exploration and colonization in North America?
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French Catholics came to escape religious persecution.
French Catholics came to escape religious persecution.
They wanted to find a northwest sea passage to get to Asia.
They wanted to find a northwest sea passage to get to Asia.
They wanted to enslave the Native Americans and bring them back to France for labor.
They wanted to enslave the Native Americans and bring them back to France for labor.
French cattle ranchers wanted more land.
French cattle ranchers wanted more land.
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The statement that best describes a reason for French exploration and colonization in North America is:
They wanted to find a northwest sea passage to get to Asia.
This reflects the motivations of many European powers during the Age of Exploration, as they sought new trade routes to Asia for valuable goods like spices and silks. While there were other factors involved in French exploration, the pursuit of a northwest passage was a significant aspect of their initial interest in North America.
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