Question

which statement most completely explains why the french settled in new france?

• they were hunting and trading fur and were seeking a route to the pacific.
• they sought to convert indigenous peoples and were looking for new land to explore.
• they came to trap and trade fur, were looking for new land and a route to the pacific, and sought to convert indigenous peoples.
• they came to trap and trade fur, and they sought new land and a way to the pacific.

Explanation:

To determine the most complete explanation for French settlement in New France, we analyze each option:

• The first option only mentions fur trading and a Pacific route, missing other motives like converting Indigenous peoples and exploring new land.
• The second option focuses on conversion and exploration, ignoring fur trading.
• The third option includes all key motives: trapping/trading fur, seeking new land, a Pacific route, and converting Indigenous peoples.
• The fourth option lacks the conversion aspect, which was also a goal of French settlers (e.g., through missionary work).

Answer:

C. They came to trap and trade fur, were looking for new land and a route to the Pacific, and sought to convert Indigenous peoples.