Which statement best describes how the early French colonists viewed Native Americans?
A) as obstacles to dominating the fur trade
B) as potential slaves
C) as valuable economic partners
D) as obstacles to settling the land in North America
E) as likely converts to Christianity

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The early French colonists viewed Native Americans as valuable economic partners in the fur trade. They established a mutually beneficial relationship with the indigenous groups, exchanging European goods for furs that they could sell back in Europe for a profit. This relationship allowed the French to establish a lucrative fur trade network in North America.

Which Statement Best Describes How the Early French Colonists Viewed