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  1. Colonial history of the United States - Wikipedia

    The colonial history of the United States covers the period of European colonization of North America from the early 16th century until the unifying of the Thirteen British Colonies and creation of the …

  2. American colonies | Facts, Map, Revolution, List, History, & Definition ...

    The American colonies were the 13 British colonies established during the 17th and early 18th centuries in the area that is now a part of the eastern United States. The colonies grew both geographically …

  3. The Impact of Colonization – U.S. History

    Perhaps European colonization’s single greatest impact on the North American environment was the introduction of disease. Microbes to which native inhabitants had no immunity led to death …

  4. Colonial America, Facts, Phases, Characteristics

    Feb 10, 2024 · Colonial America was the period in which the 13 Original Colonies were founded, expanded, and achieved stability. It includes the American Revolution and the American …

  5. Overview | Colonial Settlement, 1600s - 1763 - Library of Congress

    Within another generation, the Plymouth Company (1620), the Massachusetts Bay Company (1629), the Company of New France (1627), and the Dutch West India Company (1621) began to send …

  6. Colonial America: Early Settlers, 13 Colonies & European Colonization ...

    Explore the history of Colonial America, from the arrival of early European settlers to the formation of the 13 Colonies and British colonization of North America.

  7. Colonial America: New World Settlements | HISTORY

    Colonial America was a vast land settled by Spanish, Dutch, French and English immigrants who established colonies such as St. Augustine, Jamestown, Roanoke and many others.

  8. Colonization of America

    The European colonization of the Americas began in 1492, when a Spanish expedition led by the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sailed west in search of a new trade route to the Far East but …

  9. Colonial America Timeline of Events - Have Fun With History

    Jun 23, 2023 · During the colonial period, spanning roughly from the early 17th century to the late 18th century, European powers, particularly Britain, established settlements and colonies in North …

  10. United States - Colonization, Revolution, Constitution | Britannica

    1 day ago · In 1577 Sir Francis Drake made his famous voyage around the world, plundering the western coast of South America en route. A year later Sir Humphrey Gilbert, one of the most …