How did French explorers try to ensure the success of New France?

A) They provided American Indians with manufactured goods in return for peace.

B) They set up colonies in the south that would not interfere with New France.

C) They befriended American Indians in order to trade for furs.

D) They established trading posts all over North America.

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Lyla Hurst

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6 January, 05:03

How did French explorers try to ensure the success of New France?

A) They provided American Indians with manufactured goods in return for peace.

B) They set up colonies in the south that would not interfere with New France.

C) They befriended American Indians in order to trade for furs.

D) They established trading posts all over North America.

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Maximo Davis · Answer 1

Your best answer would be C. They befriended the Indians in order to trade fur. The French found they could make money if they traded with the Natives and sold the furs in France or trade with others.