"<span>The British hoped to tighten control over the empire" would be the best option, but the main reason beyond this was that they wanted to discourage trade with other nations, in order to increase profits. </span>
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Yes they did and they had to adapt to there surroundings
The French colonization of the Americas<span> began in the 16th century, and continued on into the following centuries as </span>France<span> established a </span>colonial empire<span> in the </span>Western Hemisphere<span>. France founded 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, sugar, and furs.</span>