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Why did French merchants help set up settlements in North America?
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They wanted to reap the wealth that came from the fur trade, which was highly successful in the North American wilderness.
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Explain why the french settlement in north America was slower than in the English colonies?
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.
How did spanish and french interests in the new world differ?
The Spanish were interested in acquiring wealth through gold and silver, and France was interested in acquiring wealth through the fur trade. However, France wasn't especially interested in colonization. The French established a few settlements, but most of their construction efforts were trading posts and forts. In addition, the Spanish worked in southern North America and South America; the French worked in northern North America
On which two islands did the vikings establish settlements before coming to north America?
bush gardens
Who occupied north America by the 1400s?
French
How did France's power in north america change after the french and indian war?
the French didn't get Central North America (Present Day USA) like they were shooting for, but they managed to gain power in Northern North America (Present Day Canada). That is why some people in Canada speak French.
How did French settlements in America differ from the English and Spanish settlements?
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
How did French settlements in the America's differ from the English and Spanish settlements?
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
Why was settlement in french America slower than in English colonies?
the French settlements in North America was slower than English colonies because the English colonies had more slaves
Why did the french settlement in north America was slower than in English colonies?
Because French Settlements didn't have enough resources like English colonies.
Explain why the french settlement in north America was slower than in the English colonies?
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.
Why do we have festival du voyageur?
To commemorate the French voyageurs, "coureurs de bois" or explorers who explored North America and created settlements.
What is the river in North America where the French founded their first new world settlements?
"New France" was along the St. Lawrence River.
Why do you think the french and English had conflicts over the early settlements in north America?
The French did not want to assimilate, which meant that they would change their culture and language. And the British were suggesting that.
Which country had the largest settlements in North America?
It is United States of America.
Where did France concentrate its settlements?
the french concentrated its settlements by the St. Lawrence river.
What was the life like in French settlements in North America?
French settlements in North America were centered around fur trading, agriculture, and Catholic missionary efforts. The society was hierarchical with French settlers at the top, followed by Indigenous peoples and enslaved Africans. Conflict often arose with British colonies and Indigenous tribes, leading to tensions and wars. French culture, language, and Catholicism influenced daily life in these settlements.
How did french settlement in America differ from the English and Spanish settlements?
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
