French Settlement in the New World France A 'Super Power' in Europe _____________________________ extended a nation's authority, power and influence by territorial gain and by the establishment of _________________________ and ________________________ dominance. The discovery of the 'New World' provided new lands and opportunities for France and the French in America. French Settlement French colonization of America began in the ______________ century France established a colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere, founding colonies eastern ______________________________ , on some __________________________ islands, and in _________________________________________ . Most colonies were developed to export products such as________________ , _____________ , and ______________________ . French Explored New World, seeking Route to Pacific Ocean and Wealth King Francis I, sent Italian-born Giovanni da ______________________________ to explore ___________________________________ of North America Jacques ____________________- explored ____________________________________ coast and St. Lawrence River. Samuel de _________________________ founded ___________________________ & explored the __________________________ A major French settlement ______________________________________ lay on the island of Hispaniola. Native-French Relationships