France

The French had little action in the race to France. However, after reaching the North Americas in 1634 and after Giovanni Daverrazano discovered the East Coast of Canada. The French began destroying settlements throughout the 600's. They colonized certain parts of what we know today as Canada (parts of New Brunswick and Quebec) and Louisiana. Near 1643 a French explorer, Samuel de Champaign, founded Quebec (city) which was the first settlement of the French. Later, in 1360 French-English conflicts became the downfall of the Dutch trade empire of the Americas. The French began creating outposts to help defend their conquered territories from the English. Such as Fortress Louisbourg which is located in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. This fort was crucial in the French trade routes and defending their merchant ships from the Africa. Another fort was Fort Beausejour, which is located near the New Brunswick, Nova Scotia border. It wasn't important in defending French territories in New Brunswick from the English. Also Jacques Cartier, another French explorer, discovered the Saint-Lawrence river, Louisbourg, L'ile d'Anticosti and Montreal.