New France - Wikipedia
WEBNew France (French: Nouvelle-France) was the territory colonized by France in North America, beginning with the exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Great Britain and Spain in 1763 under the Treaty of Paris.
New France | Definition, History, & Map | Britannica
WEBJul 26, 2024 · New France, (1534–1763), the French colonies of continental North America, initially embracing the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Newfoundland, and Acadia (Nova Scotia) but gradually expanding to include much of the Great Lakes region and parts of the trans-Appalachian West.
New France - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBSep 4, 2013 · New France. The history of France as a colonial power in North America began during the 16th century, during the era of European exploration and fishing expeditions. At its peak, the French colony of New France stretched over a vast area from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Louisiana.
New France - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 23, 2018 · New France refers to the areas held by France in North America during colonial times. At its peak, it extended from Newfoundland to the Rocky Mountains and from the Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico .
The story of New France: the cradle of modern Canada
WEBMay 21, 2020 · The story of New France: the cradle of modern Canada. Starting in the 16th century, French fur traders and brides-to-be sought their fortunes in the colonies—stoking tension with indigenous...
New France [ushistory.org]
WEBNew France exists today in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, two small islands off the coast of Newfoundland, which are still French possessions. This colorfully illustrated site offers information on history, culture, tourism and much more.
New France - WorldAtlas
WEBApr 18, 2021 · New France was a large area in continental North America that was colonized by France from 1534 to 1763. The huge territory comprised of five individual colonies including Canada (Québec, Trois-Riviéres and Montréal), Hudson’s Bay, Acadie, Plaisance and Louisiane.
New France in its heyday - Vivid Maps
WEBJun 20, 2019 · New France was the area colonized by France in North America during a period beginning with the exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Great Britain and Spain in 1763 under the Treaty of Paris (1763).
New France summary | Britannica
WEBNew France, Possessions of France in North America from 1534 to the Treaty of Paris in 1763. After the first land claim for France by Jacques Cartier (1534), the company of New France was established in 1627.
New France - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBNew France. France was a colonial power in North America from the early 16th century, the age of European discoveries and fishing expeditions, to the early 19th century, when Napoléon Bonaparte sold Louisiana to the United States.
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