American Colonies In The 17th Century

In the 17th Century, as France established a colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere, they soon learned the profitable ventures they could soon enjoy. France founded colonies in much of eastern North America, on a number of Caribbean islands, and in South America. Most colonies were developed to export products such as fish, sugar, and furs, selling them for profit to others in Europe. The European relations with the native peoples of the Northeast were characterized by a confusing and shifting labyrinth of commercial, diplomatic, and military alliances. On the part of the Indians, these alliances were often forged or given new life by preexisting tribal rivalries, while the Europeans’ motives were frequently fueled by Old World wars and disputes. The first attempts at French settlement and trade in the St. Lawrence Valley were largely failures, and it was not until Champlain arrived in 1608 that France’s foothold in the “new world” began to really take shape. In contrast, the Dutch and English arrived much sooner to North America setting up successful permanent colonies. As the colonies and economic footholds grew and competed for dominance, the Iroquois Confederacy had seriously depleted the furs in their own territory, while the
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