French Settlement on Saint Croix Island

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Why did the French come to Saint Croix Island?

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For fur trade

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What was one of the purposes of the French settling on Saint Croix Island?

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To establish a foothold in the 'New World'

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How did the French view the Natives during their contact?

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As heathens

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What was a reason for choosing the island for settlement?

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It was easy to fortify

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What was a major hardship faced by the settlers on Saint Croix Island?

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Extremely cold winter

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What mistake did the settlers make regarding their location?

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Settling on a small island during the winter

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What was one of the resources the settlers ran out of?

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Firewood

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What was a consequence of the settlers' lack of preparation for winter?

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Many died of scurvy and malnutrition

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What did both the Natives and French want to establish?

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Alliances

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What was a benefit of the island's location?

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It was a good location for trade with the Wabanaki