1. How did the search for a Northwest Passage lead to the founding of New France and New Netherland?

2. What kind of benefits did France gain from its colony of New France?

Answer both questions using 2-3 complete sentences:

1. During the Age of Exploration new continent was found, but wasn't totally examined. That is why European monarchies started sending their researchers to find a passage that connects Atlantic and Pacific. During that process these new areas - New France and New Netherlands were found.

Explanation:

France and Netherlands started their exploration a bit later, but still had large importance especially in the area of North America. Dutch explorers established New Amsterdam that controlled the Hudson valley. Names of Hudson, Champlain and others are all connected to this part of history.

2. New France was largest French colonial possession. This brought them massive economical improvement, as they were able to control trade in this area. Of course, this brought welfare to the one of the most developed European monarchies.

Explanation:

French colonial possession, known as New France, included Louisiana, Newfoundland, Louisiana, etc. The territory of these colonies was much larger than France itself. Peak of colonial power was reached during the reign of Louis XIV.

the american revolution was by the middle and upper class, and the french was by the lower and middle class.

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~blake