Which statement best compares the colonial communities created by the French and the Dutch in North America? A. The Dutch formed settlements like Fort Christina and Quebec, while the French created a colony called New Amsterdam.

B. The Dutch built trading posts and forts to protect themselves, while the French built farms on open lands and made peace by trading crops.

C. The French formed smaller communities that were scattered over a wider area, while the Dutch built a larger community in a smaller area.

D. The French created communities that governed themselves, while the Dutch created royal provinces that were ruled by European monarchies.