The Spanish settled___ and found economic success through ___. The French settled____ and found economic success through___. The English settled___ and found economic success through___. Some of the defining factors of each country are ___, ___, and ___.

Answer 1

Sure! Here's a breakdown of the settlement and economic success of the Spanish, French, and English, along with some defining factors for each:

The Spanish settled in the southern and western regions of North America, as well as in Central and South America and found economic success through mining (particularly silver and gold) and agriculture (such as sugar and tobacco plantations).

The French settled in parts of Canada (New France) and along the Mississippi River and found economic success through fur trading, largely partnering with Native American tribes.

The English settled along the Atlantic coast of North America, establishing colonies in New England, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies and found economic success through agriculture (especially tobacco in the South), trade, and the establishment of plantations.

Some of the defining factors of each country are:

• Spanish: Conquistador mentality, Catholic missionary efforts, and a focus on wealth extraction.
• French: Friendly relations with Native Americans, emphasis on trade (especially fur), and a focus on exploration and colonization of vast territories.
• English: Settler colonies with a focus on agriculture, establishment of self-governing institutions, and religious motivations (such as Puritanism).

This summary highlights the key aspects of colonization by each of these European powers in the Americas.