Question

Why did French colonies have trouble attracting new French colonists?

A. The French colonies didn't have enough land to handle a large population.
B. Potential colonists didn't want to do the hard work of clearing land and feared Native American raids.
C. The cost of a boat ride to the colonies was too expensive for French people.
D. French people were needed at home in France to fight wars in Europe.

Answer 1

The correct answer here is B - french colonies had trouble attracting new french colonists because those who might have otherwise been interested in starting a new life overseas were put off by the hard work involved in land clearing, and also feared the Native Americans. Due to these factors, amongst others, the French colonies had a very slow growth rate.