Why were the French colonies successful?

France established 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, rice, sugar, and furs.

How did the British colonies differ from the Spanish colonies?

The way that the English colonies differed from the Spanish colonies was that the English colonies weren’t being funded by their home country. Instead they were losing money by being funded by joint-stock companies, which took some of the english colonies wealth.

Why might you expect conflict to develop between the English and French in North America?

The French and Indian War was fought to decide whether Britain or France would be the major power in North America. France, its colonists and their Indian allies fought against Britain, its colonists and their Indian allies. The war began with conflicts over land. Britain claimed the same land.

Were the British colonies more successful than the French colonies?

And yes, the British colonies mostly got more of that than the French ones, but if they ruined or ignored it after independence (as happened in general in sub-Saharan Africa, far less so in Asia) you can’t blame that on the colonial power that left those roads and other structures behind, and the trained people. Not the answer you’re looking for?

Why did some colonies end up being better than others?

The English colonies you mentioned ended up better because they tended to be better to begin with. The successful ones had either a lot of structure or few natives. India and Singapore had established economies and political systems before the British got there.

What caused colonies to succeed or fail?

Please don’t take this question as a provocation, it’s more scientific research in what caused colonies to succeed or fail. The English colonies you mentioned ended up better because they tended to be better to begin with. The successful ones had either a lot of structure or few natives.

What was the last British colony to gain independence?

One of the last British colonies to gain its independence was Zimbabwe in 1980. Both Canada and the United States have areas in them that were once British colonies. Today, the US is not governed by the UK, and Canada is a sovereign nation but a constitutional monarchy with the Queen of Canada (Queen Elizabeth) as the head of state.