English settlers were different from the French and Spanish settlers in some important ways:

1. Where They Settled:

   • English: They mainly built permanent towns and colonies. For example, Jamestown was the first successful English settlement in 1607.
   • French: They were more interested in trading fur and making friends with Native Americans. They didn't create many permanent towns.
   • Spanish: They wanted to get rich through taking over land. They set up missions and military posts in places like New Mexico and Florida.

2. Number of People:

   • By the year 1700, there were over 250,000 English settlers. In comparison, there were about 90,000 French settlers and only 20,000 Spanish settlers.

3. Using the Land:

   • English: They wanted land mostly for farming.
   • French: They had smaller pieces of land and focused on trading instead.
   • Spanish: They used their land for big farms, especially in the Caribbean.