What was one primary goal that early French explorers had in common?

1 Explorers wanted to spread Christianity.

2 Explorers wanted to start colonies in North America.

3 Explorers wanted to discover a passage to Asia.

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One primary goal that early French explorers had in common was:

3 Explorers wanted to discover a passage to Asia.

Many French explorers, like others from European countries during the Age of Exploration, were primarily motivated by the search for a shorter route to Asia for trade and commerce, particularly for valuable goods such as spices and silk.