Colonial North America

Colonial North America refers to the period when European countries, mainly England, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, established colonies on the continent from the 16th to the 18th centuries. These colonies were settlements where Europeans and Indigenous peoples interacted, often involving trade, resource extraction, and cultural exchange. Over time, colonies grew into developed communities, leading to the formation of what would become the United States and other nations. This era was marked by exploration, migration, conflict, and the spread of European influence across the continent, shaping its political, social, and economic landscape for centuries to come.