Question

How did the geographic location of the French and the Dutch settlements in the Americas contribute to their success?

Answer 1

Well the person already answered
And I think you accidentally put this under math

Answer 2

The French colonized North America to create trading posts for the fur trade. ... Interactions with Native Americans: The goals of both the French and Dutch revolved around the fur trade. Unlike the Spanish and English, the French and Dutch fostered good relationships with Native Americans.