France lost control of their territories in the New World in 1763.More than two hundred years later the descendants of French settlers still maintain their language and cultural traditions.Which of the following factors contributed to this?

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Strong ties to the Catholic Church and isolated rural lifestyles allowed French settlers to maintain their language and cultural traditions even after losing control of their territories in the New World. The Catholic Church provided a sense of continuity and cultural identity, while living in isolated rural areas helped to maintain the French language and culture without much outside influence. The desire to maintain a strong national identity and a separate identity from British sympathizers may have also played a role, but they were not as significant as the factors mentioned in choice A. Descendants having no motivation to change languages is not a valid explanation as language and cultural identity are typically deeply rooted in heritage and tradition.

France Lost Control of Their Territories in the New World