History of New France: Part one, 1508 to 1660

The French were a major competitor for the new world. The fact that French is one of the North Americas most spoken languages and many American and Canadian cities have French names is a testament to their cultural impact. This video will cover the early French explorations of Canada and the subsequent attempts at settlement before royal intervention. 00:00 French Exploration 06:15 Renewed Interest 09:15 New France 17:27 The Beaver Wars