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    French and Spanish colonizers came to America to obey the rulers (king and queen) of Spain‚ while the English were considered “free people” as long as they still practiced and followed the English law. Not like the French and Spanish‚ the English colonizers wanted other countries to immigrate from their countries and colonize in America. Spanish and French wanted total rule and control. First English colonizers came to settle in Massachusetts and Virginia‚ where as the French colonies were in Newfoundland

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    The colonies that Britain and Spain founded were shaped by the Old World ways. To survive the colonies had to master new situations and learn new techniques. The colonies also had raw resources that the Old World lacked. Though different‚ the colonies had one purpose‚ to make their countries rich. All the colonies were different but their goals remained the same. British and Spanish colonies both had the goal of bringing wealth to their respective countries. Spanish colonies were mainly focused

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    The development of the colonies made the minds of many wonder about what could it bring wealth‚ fame‚ or a good life? The EnglishFrench‚ and Spanish were willing to venture for that. The English were the first of them to make that venture. The English colonies developed differently because they were allowed more freedom but on the other hand France and Spain had to abide by their ruler. Freedom allowed English men to do much more‚ including set up a government and a diverse

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    The development of the colonies made the minds of many wonder about what new land could bring to them. Could it bring wealth‚ fame‚ or a good life? The EnglishFrench‚ and Spanish were willing to venture for that. The English were the first of them to make that venture. In doing so the English colonies developed differently because they were allowed more freedom but on the other hand France and Spain had to abide by their ruler. The freedom that the English had allowed them to do much more‚ including

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    Step #1 The English strategy for colonies was to create a very tight knit group of people to survive in a place where it would take years for any help to come. They didn’t even have anything to get back to England. They all voluntarily came there. They were supposed to treat each other with "kindness and patience" make America seem amazing in every way. Like it just made people nice and productive. That was supposed to make other people want to come there. That strategy was also supposed to make

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    Spanish Vs English Who shall conquer…more “Too many of us look upon Americans as dollar chasers. This is a cruel libel‚ even if it is reiterated thoughtlessly by the Americans themselves” Albert Einstein “I want the world Chico and everything in it” Al Pacino (Scarface 1983) Wealth‚ prosperity‚ resources the “New World” promised all this and more. The Europeans and the Spanish knew their intentions when setting sail‚ gather as much gold and land as

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    The SpanishFrench‚ and English Colonization Have you ever wondered where why the many different countries in Europe came to America to explore and colonize? There were two main concepts that drew the Europeans to America: the excitement and profit of the "New World"‚ and the past histories of their countries. The EnglishFrench‚ and Spanish each came to the Americas in search of a new beginning; a fresh start in which they could escape past torment and capture new wealth. However‚ each motive

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    European powers such as the Spanish and English were able to eventually establish colonies in the New World‚ although at different times‚ the Spanish being the first of all of the Europeans. The English and Spanish colonies had numerous contrasting aspects that intertwine with one another‚ such as the social and economic structure‚ attitude on mixing‚ and religious views.     Economic and social: The economic system contributed to the social structure of the Spanish and English‚ and distinct laws were

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    The FrenchSpanish‚ and English all tried to colonize the Western Hemisphere. The French colonization in America started in the 16th century‚ and continued through centuries as France created an empire in the Western Hemisphere. They founded most colonies in the east of the U.S.A‚ and many Caribbean islands. The English were one of the most important colonizers of the Americas‚ and really had a rivalry against the Spanish. The English began colonizing in the late 16th century and came out on top

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    The main Spanish motives for colonization were for Gold‚ God and Glory. Many European nations were beginning to look towards new lands after the catastrophic bubonic plague that killed more than a third of the people on the continent and damaged the already weak economy. The first motive of the Spaniards was to become one of the prominent sea faring nations in order to compete with Portugal then the preeminent maritime most powerful seafaring nation in Europe and claim lands for Spain. When the

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