What was a difference between British and French aproches to colonialism

Britain trained colonies for self-government, France felt its role was to protect and guide colonies.

Explanation:

Due to the long distance between the colonies and England, the British allowed colonist to set up local governments and tax themselves. They allowed their collonies to self-govern for practical reasons.

On the other hand, French collonies were completely subjected to the French king, and did not posses any form of self-government.

Answer: Britain trained colonies for self-government

France felt its role was to protect and guide colonies.