Question

One reason France sent explorers to North America in the early 1500s was to

Answer 1

France sent explorers to North America in the early 1500s was to start a settlement in the New World. During this period, many European were indulge in the age of exploration. Discovering new land, new routes and obtaining wealth was the main aim of the exploration during that period. French settlers encounter the Native American in the New World, which began trade and a peaceful relationship with them by learning their customs.

Answer 2

One reason France sent explorers to North America in the early 1500s was to gauge the value of the land, the resources the land had as well as the hostility of the local tribes.

What is more, the main goal was to find gold in those lands, due to the fact that, that was the purpose of almost all European powers at this time. Nevertheless, there was no gold to be found in North America.