Name at least 3 men who helped explore and claim land for New France?

Jacques Cartier was a French explorer who made three voyages to North America between 1534 and 1542. He explored the St. Lawrence River and claimed the land for France, naming it New France.

Samuel de Champlain

Samuel de Champlain was a French explorer, cartographer, and founder of New France. He founded Quebec City in 1608, which became the capital of New France. Champlain also explored the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River, and he helped to establish the fur trade in New France.

Jean Nicolet

Jean Nicolet was a French explorer who explored the Great Lakes region in the 17th century. He was the first European to reach Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Nicolet also helped to establish trade relations with the Native Americans in the Great Lakes region.