France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
Early Spanish, French, & English permanent settlements tried to transplant ... beans, and squash and Spanish followed and incorporated Native American networks ... French: hoped to find gold down St. Lawrence river and along Great Lakes.
spanish established more settlements
Most of the French settlements were men who were traders and accepted the natives. But the English settlements focused on families developing the land and basically wanted to enslave the natives.
Most of the French settlements were men who were traders and accepted the natives. But the English settlements focused on families developing the land and basically wanted to enslave the natives.
Most of the French settlements were men who were traders and accepted the natives. But the English settlements focused on families developing the land and basically wanted to enslave the natives.
French, Spanish, and English settlements in the Americas were driven by various motivations. The Spanish sought to expand their empire and spread Christianity, driven by the pursuit of gold and silver. The French focused on fur trading and establishing alliances with Indigenous peoples, while also exploring for potential trade routes. The English aimed to create agricultural colonies and seek new opportunities for trade and land, motivated by overpopulation and economic challenges back home.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.