African American Settlement In 1608

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In 1608, the French established their first settlement in Quebec, found by Samuel de Champlain. French Catholics had no reason to leave France, and the Huguenots wished to migrate, but were excluded. Their colony’s population grew quite slow. French Jesuit Missionaries were the first to infiltrate the Native societies. The fur trade helped provide an opportunity for friendly relations. Successful partnerships gave the French the privilege to become a part of their society, living amongst them and often marrying Native American women to establish a stronger bond. Their friendly relations with each other soon led to the French alliance with the Algonquins. The French tried their best to not create conflict, and wrote many peace treaties with