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Examining relations between the French and Native Americans in the 17th Century
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French-Indian Contact Although many people believe that the European settlers wanted to wipe out the first nation people in North America, it is not so true when it comes to the French people. The French unlike the English settlers did not have the mentality in their mind to take everything away from the Indians, and conquer as much land as possible. New France began as a fishing ground, and a fur trade industry, however slowly started to expand into a colony. Unlike the British, the French developed their colonies in lands that were not inhabited by the Indians at that time. The early contact of the French with the Indians in the 17th century did benefit both parties; however the French were benefited more. The French were benefited in ways such as how to survive in the new world, and their home country France was also benefited by New France....
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