How did the Spanish and French differ in their goals for exploration and settlement?
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The Spanish wanted to create military alliances with the Native Americans, while the French avoided making treaties with the Native Americans.
The Spanish wanted to create military alliances with the Native Americans, while the French avoided making treaties with the Native Americans.
The Spanish wanted to learn about Native American culture, while the French wanted to destroy the Native American way of life.
The Spanish wanted to learn about Native American culture, while the French wanted to destroy the Native American way of life.
The Spanish wanted to spread Christianity, while the French wanted to establish the fur trade.
The Spanish wanted to spread Christianity, while the French wanted to establish the fur trade.
The Spanish wanted to find trade routes in the Ohio River Valley, while the French wanted to create a base in Florida.
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The most accurate response is:
The Spanish wanted to spread Christianity, while the French wanted to establish the fur trade.
The Spanish primarily focused on spreading Christianity through missions and converting Native Americans, as well as seeking gold and silver. In contrast, the French engaged in trade, particularly in furs, and often developed cooperative relationships with Native American tribes for trading purposes.
