The French colonization of the Americas began in the 16th century, and continued on into the following centuries as France established a colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere. 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, rice, sugar, and furs.
In the making of Mayflower Compact, it drew two strong traditions. First was the conception of the social contract and the belief in the covenant. The Pilgrims used covenant to set up congregations while the Mayflower Compact is a covenant that the people agreed upon.
