Compare The Distinctions In Imperial Goals Of Spain, France, And England

The late sixteenth century ushered the beginning of European colonization in the New World. European nations, consisting mostly of Spain, France, and England became three superpowers by establishing new settlements in the Americas. These European nations sought to claim new wealth in the New World. Distinctions in imperial goals of these nations were not too great, as Spain, France, and England all sought economic benefits of expansion through mercantilism. The imperial goals of Spain, French, and England were all similar in aspects of economic growth through colonizing new empires to expand authority and finding precious metals. However, despite similarities in expanding commerce, differences arise in area of religious affairs. The Spanish