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jul 3, 1608 - French: Founding of Quebec

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The most notable French colonial outpost was settled by Samuel De Champlain as the capital of New France, a large trapping outpost. These fur traders lived alongside natives and spread their language in the area, which maintains tradition today.

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jul 3, 1608
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~ 418 years ago

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