The territories established by England in North America during the 17th century, including regions such as Jamestown (Virginia), Plymouth (Massachusetts), and New Amsterdam (later known as New York).
Related terms
Colonization: The process of establishing settlements or colonies in foreign lands.
Virginia Company: A joint-stock company that was granted charters by King James I to establish settlements in Virginia.
Pilgrims: Separatist Puritans who founded Plymouth Colony seeking religious freedom from England.