Frontenac gave France a territorial empire acquired in defiance of his instructions. ... Frontenac was reinstated as governor in 1689, when nations of the Iroquois Confederacy were attacking New France. He had orders to seize the Iroquois supply base - the colony of New York.

What did count Frontenac do?

LOUIS DE BUADE DE FRONTENAC (1622–1698) As Governor of New France (1672–1682; 1689–1698), Frontenac shaped the military destiny of the colony. He resisted the British assault in 1690 and countered attacks by the Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, by invading their territory in 1696.

What did Frontenac do for New France?

Frontenac encouraged the fur trade, which was a profitable activity. To further develop this trade, Frontenac supported explorations. This allowed him to expand the territory of New France and establish new trading posts where furs could be traded with Native people.