french florida

Otl, the downfall of New France was its minuscule population compared to the 13 colonies and what would be canada. So what if France took a page out of the British book and lets those who want to, head off to the new world? I imagine a good POD would be a proof of concept for the Hugonot...

Some background for those who might not know much about the topic: In the mid-1500's (about 1562) Jean Ribault along with René Goulaine de Laudonnière established a Huguenot colony on Parris Island, what is now south of Charleston, South Carolina. Ribault sailed back for supplies, however, was...