The term refers to the period of time in North America when European colonists first established settlements and began to shape the future of the continent.
Related terms
Colonization: The process by which a country sends settlers to establish control over another region, often with economic or political motives.
Indigenous Peoples: Native inhabitants of a land who have been living there for generations before colonization.
Economic Ventures: Activities undertaken by colonizers to exploit resources, establish trade networks, and generate wealth in newly colonized territories.