The French settlements in America resembled Spanish and Portuguese colonies more than those of England in that they wanted to

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The French settlements in America, like their Spanish and Portuguese counterparts, were primarily interested in extracting natural resources and converting the local populations to Christianity. Unlike the English colonies, which placed a greater emphasis on agriculture and trade, the French saw their colonies as primarily economic ventures. The French also had a reputation for being more tolerant of Native American cultures than either the Spanish or Portuguese, but their ultimate goal was still to "civilize" the indigenous peoples and make them into loyal subjects of the French crown.

The French Settlements in America Resembled Spanish and Portuguese Colonies