One reason france sent explorers to north america in the early 1500s was to

One of the main reasons was to find gold, claim territory for FRance

Explanation: France like other European powers was actively involved in the exploration of the new world. This was the high point of the era of exploration.

to keep us neatruel and not get involved in any wars

he assumed control of treaty negotiations with a hostile power

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