French Canadians in NE
Title: French Canadians in NE
Category: /History
Details: Words: 4716 | Pages: 17 (approximately 235 words/page)
French Canadians in NE
Category: /History
Details: Words: 4716 | Pages: 17 (approximately 235 words/page)
French Canadians
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The Blackstone Valley
John J. Barron
Ethnicity in Massachusetts
Wed. 12:30
The French have a lengthy history on this continent. The French became interested in the "New World" in 1524 when King Francois I sought wealth for his European domain (Brown 19). Expeditions were underwritten by the crown. It was eager to compete with other European powers in search for riches. Included in the early voyages were trips by Frenchman Jacques Cartier. Cartier discovered the Gulf
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