The history of the early French Immigration to America was dictated by the colonies of New France (Gallia Nova) between the time periods of 1534 to 1763. Early French Immigration to America was initiated by the discoveries of the French explorers starting with Jacques Cartier in 1534.The Major parts of French exploration in America and Canada were under the rule of King Francis І in the 16th century. Prompted by the opportunities offered by the establishment of five french colonies known as New French.
