French territories

Definition

French territories refer to the regions in North America that were claimed and settled by France during the colonial period. These territories included areas such as Quebec, Louisiana, and parts of the Great Lakes region.

Related terms

Samuel de Champlain: Samuel de Champlain was a French explorer who played a crucial role in establishing the first permanent French settlement in North America at Quebec.

Louisiana Purchase: The Louisiana Purchase refers to the acquisition of the vast territory of Louisiana from France by the United States in 1803.

New France: New France was the name given to the French colonies in North America before they were ceded to Britain after their defeat in the Seven Years' War.