The time period in American history that refers to the colonial era and the early years of the United States, from approximately 1492 to 1800.
Related terms
Colonialism: The practice of one country establishing settlements and exerting economic and political control over another region.
Triangular Trade: A system of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas that involved the exchange of goods (including slaves) and helped shape early American economies.
Puritans: Religious dissenters who settled in New England seeking religious freedom and played a significant role in shaping early American society.