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- 1 What country colonized the St Lawrence River Valley Great Lakes Mississippi River and New Orleans?
- 2 What country settled Canada and down along the Mississippi River?
- 3 Which country controlled Canada and Louisiana Territory?
- 4 What country was responsible for this colony established on the James River in 1607?
What country colonized the St Lawrence River Valley Great Lakes Mississippi River and New Orleans?
The area colonized by France in North America during a period beginning with the exploration of the Saint Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier in 1534, and ending with the cession of New France to Spain and Great Britain in 1763.
What country settled Canada and down along the Mississippi River?
Britain retained Canada, Acadia, and the parts of French Louisiana which lay east of the Mississippi River, except for the Île d’Orléans, which was granted to Spain with the territory to the west….New France.
| New France Nouvelle-France (French) | |
|---|---|
| Viceroy of New France | |
| • 1534–1541 | Jacques Cartier (first; as Governor of New France) |
Who originally colonized the Great Lakes?
Some the first Europeans to come to the Great Lakes region were Christian missionaries. One of the most active groups was the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, a Roman Catholic religious order that first started to preach among the Iroquoian-speaking Hurons of Lake Huron in 1625.
Where did the French colonize in the Americas?
New France, French Nouvelle-France, (1534–1763), the French colonies of continental North America, initially embracing the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Newfoundland, and Acadia (Nova Scotia) but gradually expanding to include much of the Great Lakes region and parts of the trans-Appalachian West.
Which country controlled Canada and Louisiana Territory?
Louisiana’s history is closely tied to Canada’s. In the 17th century, Louisiana was colonized by French Canadians in the name of the King of France. In the years that followed, additional waves of settlers came from French Canada to Louisiana, notably the Acadians, after their deportation by British troops in 1755.
What country was responsible for this colony established on the James River in 1607?
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| Term founded St.Augustine | Definition Menendez |
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| Term What country was responsible for colony established on the James River in 1607 | Definition England |
| Term What country was responsible for the Colony beginning at the site of Albany, New York | Definition the Netherlands |