The differences between the French and English settlers were:
The French settlers: main interest was fur trade
- founded cities of Quebec and Montreal.
English settlers: came seeking religious freedom
- wanted land for crops and timber
- settlers included many families
- Both french cities Quebec and Montreal were established as fortified fur trading centres.
- French settlers In North America were interested in fur trading.
- Fur was in demand in Europe as it kept warm during winters.
- The French trappers and settlers made good relations with the Native Americas to establish trade.
- The French gave manufacturing goods like utensils, guns, textiles, knives, etc., in exchange for fur pelts.
- The fur pelts were acquired by killing beavers and bears.
- These fur were in demand in Europe and were expensive. People brought these furs to show their status.
- English settlers arrive in New World for several reasons.
- The purpose of the settlement of colonies was to acquire wealth to support England economically.
- Puritans, Catholics and separatists arrive to seek religious freedom.
- Settlers had their families and children in colonies.
Therefore we can conclude that there was a difference in settling colonies to benefit the crown economy to prosper and gain the power to dominate neighbouring empires.
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