Why did French settlers come to the Americas? Check all that apply.to escape a violent warto gain religious freedomto acquire goods to send back to Franceto increase their ability to tradeto search for the Northwest Passage

French explorers and settlers came partly to find valuable goods, especially furs, that could be sent back to France. They also hoped to expand trade and find a Northwest Passage to Asia, which would create a faster trading route. Escaping war and seeking religious freedom were not the main reasons for French settlement in the Americas.

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