Why did New France and New Netherland struggle to attract colonists?

New France and New Netherland struggled to attract colonists due to a number of factors, including a lack of financial resources, competition with other European powers, and a variety of political and religious restrictions. As a French colony, New France was largely funded by the government through subsidies and other financial resources. These subsidies were insufficient to support the colony and pay for the costs associated with recruiting colonists and providing incentives. Furthermore, New France faced competition from Britain, Spain, and other powers that were better financed, more strategic, and more successful in colonizing the New World. Political and religious restrictions were another major hindrance to attracting colonists to New France and New Netherland. New France was largely governed by the Catholic Church, and colonists were required to adhere to its practices and beliefs. This greatly limited the potential applicant pool, as many Europeans would not want to relocate to an area where their religious freedoms would be severely restricted. Similarly, New Netherland had limited self-governance, and the Dutch West India Company had significant control over certain aspects of the colonies. This exerted influence over virtually all aspects of life, including land ownership and taxation, which would not be appealing to potential colonists.