Question

Why were the Grand Banks of Newfoundland important to the French? It was a major source for fishing. The region supplied the majority of fur. It was a defensive barrier against the English.

Answer 1

it was a defensive barrier against the English 

Answer 2

Your answer is fish was important to the french because lots of people there were catholic,and Catholics dont eat meat on a certain day, but they can eat fish, so thats why it was a big demand in France.

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