What was a difference british and french approaches to colonialism

British - Colonists were recruited from among middle-class farmers, artisans, tradesmen, indentured servants, convicted criminals or immigrants from other countries.

French - Initially fur traders, merchants, and missionaries. In 1665 some 1100 French soldiers arrived and were given land. Neither Protestants nor peasant farmers were allowed to emigrate.

from the conditions of the working class in england by friedrich engels,the main idea is :

manchester's leaders hoped to oppress its working class to benefit factory owners.