How did French exploration differ from Spanish exploration? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

French explorers were interested in trade.
French explorers were interested in trade.

French explorers were interested in finding gold and silver.
French explorers were interested in finding gold and silver.

French explorers were interested in converting Native Americans to Christianity.
French explorers were interested in converting Native Americans to Christianity.

French explorers were interested in settlement.

Answer 1

French exploration differed from Spanish exploration primarily in the following ways:

• French explorers were interested in trade.
  The French focused on trade, particularly in fur, rather than large-scale colonization or the extraction of precious metals.

• French explorers were interested in converting Native Americans to Christianity.
  While they did engage in missionary activities, the French approach was often more cooperative compared to the Spanish.

The other two responses, regarding the interest in finding gold and silver and settlement, were less characteristic of French motives compared to Spanish explorers, who were heavily focused on wealth and establishing strong permanent settlements.

So the correct responses are:

• French explorers were interested in trade.
• French explorers were interested in converting Native Americans to Christianity.