From 1688 to 1763, America

a.

stayed out of European wars if possible.

b.

relied totally on the British for defense.

c.

started wars in Europe.

d.

was involved in every world war.

e.

fought wars on both land and sea.

The soldier and explorer whose leadership in establishing French colonies earned him the title "Father of New France" was

a.

Samuel de Champlain.

b.

Robert de La Salle.

c.

Antoine Cadillac.

d.

Des Moines.

e.

Edward Vincennes.

France was finally able to join in the scramble for colonies in the New World as a result of the

a.

Protestant takeover of the French government.

b.

end of the religious wars.

c.

revocation of the Edict of Nantes.

d.

St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.

e.

Seven Years' War.