The French established several colonies in North America that failed due to disease, weather, or conflicts with other European powers. Many forts had to be abandoned because of bad weather and Indian attacks, such as a small group of French troops at Charlesfort on Parris Island, South Carolina who left after a year when not resupplied from France.

1. By Jacob Cummins The French Colonies of AmericaDealing with disease and weather

2. Disease and Failure The French subsequently tried to establish several colonies throughout North America that failed, due to weather, disease or conflict with other European powers.

3. Abandoned Forts Many forts had to be abandoned due to bad weather and Indian attacks. A small group of French troops were left on Parris Island, South Carolina in 1562 to build Charlesfort but left after a year when they were not resupplied from France