I think it was because evry European country was trying to expand.
They were
treated badly because they believed in different religions
Answer:
At first, their goal in the Americas was to find the Northwest Passage to Asia. When that search failed, they began to focus on the resources of North America itself as a possible source of new wealth and territory. ... Champlain's activities opened a rich fur trade with local Native Americans.
The power of leaders because leaders cant have all the power( i am not sure)