North American colonial history

North American colonial history spans the period from the late 15th century to the late 18th century, when Europeans established colonies in areas that would become the United States and Canada. Notably, the Spanish, French, and British were the main colonial powers. Conflicts with Indigenous peoples, the transatlantic slave trade, and the quest for resources shaped the colonies. By the 18th century, growing discontent over British rule and taxation led to the American Revolution (1775-1783), resulting in independence for the thirteen colonies and the establishment of the United States, significantly impacting the continent’s political landscape.