European settlements in North America
for first nation did people live in North America and traveled for thousands of years?
yes
why was the fur trade important to New France
The fur trade was the main source of wealth for New France. Beaver pelts were highly valued in Europe for making hats, and the trade encouraged exploration, settlement, and alliances with Indigenous peoples.
why did the Europeans come to north america
Europeans came to North America to find new trade routes to Asia, obtain valuable resources such as fish and furs, expand their wealth and power, and spread Christianity.
what was the British involvement in the fur trade
The British competed with the French for control of the fur trade. Through companies such as Hudson's Bay Company, they established trading posts around Hudson Bay and traded directly with Indigenous peoples. This competition helped Britain gain economic and political influence in North America.
who were the earliest european settlers in canada
The earliest known European settlers in Canada were the Norse (Vikings), led by Leif Erikson, who established a settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows around the year 1000. Permanent European settlement began later with the French in the 1600s.
what changes affected the future of New France
The future of New France was affected by conflicts with Britain, a relatively small population, dependence on the fur trade, and the outcome of the Seven Years' War, which led to France losing most of its North American territory to Britain.
In 1490s did European countries include Spain,France,Portugal and britain
yep it did include those countries