In addition to catching fish in the waters near new france during the 1500s, french fishermen searched for a route to asia. began to trade with american indians. established colonies named for their king. challenged the english for control of north america.

The correct answer is B) began to trade with American Indians.

In addition to catching fish in the waters near New France during the 1500s, French fishermen began to trade with American Indians.

France had one thing in mind when he sent explorers and colonists to the Americas: the fur trade. For that to happen, instead of fighting or imposing conditions to the Native American Indian tribes, they had a good relationship that served them to permanent trade fur with them. It benefited both sides. The French could navigate the small rivers due to the Indian boats that the Natives facilitated to them to enter deep in the Indian terrirories.

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