The 'Coureurs de Bois' were significant to French colonization because they:
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Correct answer: Were independent fur traders who lived among and learned from Native Americans
These 'runners of the woods' were essential to the expansion of New France. By adopting indigenous survival skills and establishing trade networks, they ensured the flow of furs that sustained the colony's economy.
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