Which is a reason for French exploration and colonization in North America? A. They wanted to find a northwest sea passage to get to Asia. B. They wanted to enslave the Native Americans and bring them back to France for labor. C. French Catholics came to escape religious persecution. D. French cattle ranchers wanted more land.
"French Catholics came to escape religious persecution" is the best option for why French exploration and colonization in North America took place. They also wanted the resources.
