The French approach to exploration in the Americas focused primarily on trade, particularly in fur, and establishing cooperative relationships with Indigenous peoples. They often engaged in alliances and sought to integrate into local economies, as seen in their interactions with tribes like the Huron and Algonquin. In contrast, the Spanish pursued conquest and colonization, driven by the desire for gold, land, and the spread of Christianity, leading to more violent encounters and the establishment of large settlements. This fundamental difference shaped their respective legacies in the Americas.
spanish
The Spanish and French explorers used the Gulf of Mexico as an exploration route to get to Mexico and other parts of North America.
In search of wealth.
Spanish, Portuguese and French.
colonies bought lousiiana from french, spanish colonization ended in 1989
spanish established more settlements
The motives for Spanish exploration was to find Northwest Passage, which they believed was a direct and efficient route to the Orient - home of spices, silks and wealth.
They wanted to claim land for themselves.
i dont know lol
France
The Spanish, French, and Dutch were similar in that they were all European powers involved in overseas exploration and colonization during the Age of Exploration. They established colonies in the Americas and sought to expand their territories and wealth through trade and resource extraction. Each of these nations also played a significant role in shaping the cultural and political landscape of the regions where they settled.