the french were motivated to colonize north america due to
a.for economic gain and trade routes
b.for economic gain and religious freedom
c.for trade routes and plantation owners
d.for trade routes and religious freedom****
To determine the correct answer, we need to consider the motivations of the French for colonizing North America. The French colonization of North America was primarily driven by two major factors: economic gain and trade routes.
The correct answer is a. For economic gain and trade routes.
The French were eager to establish colonies in North America to expand their wealth through various economic activities such as fur trading, fishing, and establishing plantations for cash crops like tobacco and indigo. They also desired to establish trade routes that would provide them with direct access to valuable resources and markets. These trade routes were essential for maintaining profitable commerce with Europe and other territories.
While religious freedom was a motivation for some other European powers, such as the English settlers who established colonies like Plymouth in America, it was not a primary motivation for the French. Unlike the English, the French did not actively seek to establish colonies for religious reasons, but rather for economic and strategic interests.
Therefore, the correct answer is a. For economic gain and trade routes.
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