While the spanish hoped to find gold in north america, the french mainly sought
a. slaves
b. to establish trade networks
c. settlement on the coast
d. the conversion of american indians

The correct option is B

The French first explored the «Nouveau Monde» looking for a passage to the Indies. The French exploration of North America began during the reign of King Francis I. In 1524, he sent (thanks to the ships of the Norman Jéhan Ango) Giovanni da Verrazano to explore the region between Florida and Newfoundland, to discover a step towards the ocean Peaceful. Although he did not discover that route, Verrazano became the first European to explore much of the Atlantic coast of the current United States and Canada. Ten years later, Francisco I sent Jacques Cartier to explore the coast of Newfoundland and the St. Lawrence River. The objective of the French was not to establish imperial colonies, their objective was to establish new trade routes and develop their commercial relations with the world.

the northwest ordinance of 1787 guaranteed basic rights for settlers and banned slavery there.