Why Did the Colonies of France Pale in Comparison to Those

Why did the colonies of France pale in comparison to those of the English at the turn of the 18th century?

A) They were more concerned with negotiating trade treaties with the Native Americans than creating effective colonies.
B) The mother country was fighting Spain and thus not concerned with colonial administration.
C) They were tightly controlled by the authorities in France.
D) They were settled in areas that were prone to disease;thus they had a low birth rate.
E) Constant attacks by Native Americans kept potential settlers away.