One common feature of both Spanish and French colonists is their use of European colonizing tactics and institutions in the colonies they established. This includes the establishment of settlements and trade networks, the imposition of their language, culture, and religion on the native populations, and the exploitation of resources for economic gain. Both Spanish and French colonists also brought with them their own social hierarchies and systems of governance, which often included the establishment of colonial administrations and the enforcement of laws and regulations.
