The french settlers were often engaged in what type of economic activity

The French Settlers were often engaged in "the Fur trade".

Explanation:

Over this large stretch of the North American landmass, the French involved in an enthusiastic business enterprise intended to meet European requests for fur.

This company – identified by the deceptively simplistic word the fur commerce.

French immigrants were usually included in the production of gardening commodities, mainly sugarcane.

it increased the power of the king of england.

i'm pretty sure the answer would be

c. england

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