You have learned a lot about the goals, challenges, and accomplishments of European world explorers. Use what you have learned to compare and contrast Spanish, French, and English exploration. What did they have in common? How was each unique?
Spanish, French, and English exploration all had the common goal of expanding their empires and gaining wealth and power. They also all sought to find new trade routes and explore new lands.
However, each country had its own unique approach to exploration. The Spanish focused on conquering and colonizing the lands they explored, while the French focused on establishing trading posts and alliances with the native peoples. The English focused on establishing colonies and trading posts, as well as exploring the lands they encountered.
Each country also had its own unique accomplishments. The Spanish were the first to explore the Americas, while the French were the first to explore the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River. The English were the first to explore the eastern coast of North America and establish colonies in the New World.