Question

What statements was TRUE about the English and French colonies?

a.) New France had a smaller population.
b.) Neither nation wanted the colonist to run their own colonies.
c.) Both colonies encouraged religious freedom.
d.) Both countries had urban population who moved to the colonies.

Answer 1

The correct statement about the English and French colonies is a.) New France had a smaller population.

Step-by-step explanation:

Unlike the more densely populated English settlements, New France focused on trade, particularly in furs, and did not attract as many settlers. French traders often integrated with native populations, contributing to a smaller European presence.

The English colonies, on the other hand, saw a significant emigration, especially for those seeking religious freedom or escaping poverty. The English established numerous colonies and encouraged settlement far more than the French. As for the Dutch and French colonies, they were primarily trading outposts and their interaction with native populations was mostly related to trade, while the Spanish imposed Catholicism and did not promote religious freedom.