Question

True or False: The colony of New France developed quite differently than did New Spain. The Spanish, who wanted gold and silver, forced Native Americans into harsh labor. The French, who wanted fish and furs, traded with Native Americans for the animal skins they sold in Europe.

Answer 1

The colony of New France developed differently from New Spain. The French focused on trading with Native Americans for furs, built trading networks, and had friendly relationships with Native Americans, leading to a multicultural society.

Step-by-step explanation:

The colony of New France developed quite differently than did New Spain. The French, who wanted fish and furs, traded with Native Americans for the animal skins they sold in Europe. The French focused on establishing trading networks and relied on native hunters to harvest furs, especially beaver pelts. The French also had friendly relationships with Native Americans and many French colonists married Native American women, leading to a multicultural and multiracial society.