European explorers like Columbus, Cartier, and Hudson claimed territories in the Americas for Spain, France, and the Netherlands, leading to European expansion at the expense of indigenous communities.

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French Exploration of the New World investigates the French exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.