The French colonization of the Americas initiated in the 16th century and continued up to following centuries as France established its colonial empire in the Western World.
France founded colonies in much of Southwest North America, and captured a number of Caribbean islands, and in South America also.
Most colonies were developed for export such as fish, rice sugar, and furs.
Groups like the KKK and the White League were afraid of different ethnic groups like African Americans getting equal treatment from white people. Hope this helped :)
