Why did Frontenac encourage French exploratory expeditions in the Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley?

A) Acting under the direction of the French Catholic church, he wanted to Christianize the Native Americans of the region.
B) He hoped to gain control of the fur trade by establishing a trade route to Mexico.
C) He was carrying out the instructions of the French government.
D) He wanted to subjugate the Native Americans of the region.

Frontenac

A historical figure or location, often associated with Louis de Buade, Count of Frontenac, a key governor of New France in the late 17th century, or with places named in his honor.

Great Lakes

The Great Lakes are a group of five large freshwater lakes located on the border between the United States and Canada, forming the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world by total area.

Mississippi Valley

A large geographical area in the United States drained by the Mississippi River, encompassing various states and characterized by rich soil and diverse ecosystems.