New France
geographical name
the possessions of France in North America before 1763 including but not exclusive of lands that bordered on the Saint Lawrence River, the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi River
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“New France.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20France. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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