How did early Spanish colonization differ from early French efforts during the 1600s? (A) Unlike the French, the Spanish prioritized religious conversion in their settlements. (B) The French, unlike the Spanish, aimed to establish larger permanent communities in their colonies. (C) The French emphasized territorial expansion more than wealth accumulation, in contrast to the Spanish. (D) The French relied heavily on the fur trade for their colonial economy, unlike the Spanish. (E) French colonization was partly motivated by French Protestants seeking to escape religious persecution, a motivation not seen in Spanish colonization.
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The correct answer is (D) The French relied heavily on the fur trade for their colonial economy, unlike the Spanish.
- The Spanish conquest of the Americas was largely driven by searches for precious metals such as gold and silver, while the French colonies were more focused on trade with Native Americans, especially the trading of furs. The French were less interested in the settlement and conversion of native peoples and more involved in the establishment of trading posts and partnerships with indigenous tribes.