The french came to the americas primarily to: . a. convert the indians to christianity. b. profit from the fur trade. c. challenge spanish domination. d. look for gold and riches.

The Europeans such as the french people came to the lands of America primarily to look for wealth. They came to the North America around the year 1000, and instead of planting crops to further flourish the lands, the foreigners spent their days and nights looking for precious elements. Answer here is D.