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Which statement best describes the original goal of French exploration in the New World? The French wanted to build permanent settlements in the New World. They were searching for a northwest passage to Europe. They were searching for a northwest passage to Asia. The French wanted to capture the Indians and take them back to Europe as slaves.
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The answer is: They were searching for a northwest passage to Asia. They believed that the north west passage was the safest route from Europe to Asia. Hope this helps!