Europeans refers to individuals from Europe who traveled across the Atlantic Ocean during the Age of Exploration and colonized different parts of the world.
Related terms
Colonialism: The policy or practice where one country extends its control over other regions outside its borders for economic exploitation or political dominance.
Mercantilism: An economic system prevalent during the colonization era, where colonies were seen as a source of wealth and markets for the colonizing nation.
Conquistadors: Spanish conquerors who explored and conquered vast territories in the Americas, often causing significant changes to indigenous populations.