Question

who is Paul Bernard ? what were his views regarding the development of colonies

Answer 1

Paul Bernard was a influential writer and a policymaker.
He thought that purpose of acquiring colonies is to make profit for this gave a idea to improve the quality of life of peasants and farmers by distribution of land if the quality of life of peasants will improve then it will improve their economy and lifestyle,so they will buy more goods which will improve the economy of French people.

Answer 2

Paul Bernard, a leading writer and policy-maker intensely believed that the economy of the colonies needed to be developed.

He argued that the purpose of acquiring colonies was to make profits.

If the economy was developed and the standard of living of the people progressed, they would buy more goods.

The market would subsequently expand, leading to better profits for French business