Question

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In your own words, compare and contrast the French and the Spanish who came to the New World. Identify one way
in which they were similar and one way in which they were different. Try to be specific in your answer, and use
examples from the lesson.

Answer 1

The Spanish and French explorers both came to the New World in search of wealth. They also came to claim land for their countries and establish colonies in the New World. However, the Spanish forcefully took land and wealth by warring against the Native American tribes who resisted them. On the other hand, the French did not use force and violence. They traded with the Native American tribes, hunted the wildlife, and tried to find a northwest route to Asia.