“The Father had long premeditated [planned] This Undertaking, influenced by a most ardent [strong] desire to extend the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, and to make him Known and adored by all the peoples of that country. He saw himself, As it were, at the door of these new Nations when, as early as the year 1670, he was laboring in the Mission . . . at the extremity [far outside edge] of lake superior . . .”
Based on this passage and your knowledge of North American colonization, what is the primary motive of this French explorer?
A.
to conquer new lands for France
B.
to convert Native Americans to Catholicism*****
C.
to trade beaver pelts with Native Americans
D.
to profit from Dutch trade relationships
The primary motive of this French explorer, based on the passage and knowledge of North American colonization, is most likely to convert Native Americans to Catholicism (option B).
Based on this passage and knowledge of North American colonization, the primary motive of this French explorer is likely B. to convert Native Americans to Catholicism.
The passage mentions that the Father had a strong desire to extend the Kingdom of Jesus Christ and to make him known and adored by all the peoples of the country. This indicates a religious motive, as the explorer aims to spread Catholicism to the Native Americans. Additionally, the mention of the explorer laboring in the mission suggests that he was engaged in missionary work.