First Colonies: 1565-1700 | American Colonial History | Jamestown, Plymouth, Puritans, Quakers
Jeffrey the Librarian・2 minutes read
Spain colonized the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America in 1492, with colonization in the future United States and Canada starting later. Native American groups like the Algonquin, Sioux, and Iroquoian nations existed along the Atlantic coast, while the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 allowed England, France, and the Netherlands to colonize North America.
Insights
- The colonization of North America started with Spain in the South and progressed with English, French, and Dutch settlements, each leaving a distinct mark on the region's history and culture.
- Key events such as the Spanish Armada's defeat in 1588 and the establishment of Jamestown in 1607 played pivotal roles in shaping the future of North America, leading to the cultivation of tobacco, the arrival of the Mayflower in 1620, and the founding of significant cities like Boston and Philadelphia.
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When did Spain start colonizing the Caribbean?
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Who founded Philadelphia in 1682?
William Penn
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