Which statement best describes the difference between French and English colonies in North America?

French colonization in North America focused largely on the fur trade, so the French established relatively small trading posts, often with royal support. English colonization more often involved large settlements and colonies financed by private companies or individuals. Therefore, the best description is that the French established small, king-funded trading posts while the English created large, privately financed colonies.

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