Colonization of the Western Hemisphere
Definition
This refers to the process by which European nations established settlements, claimed territory, and exploited resources in the Americas from late 15th century onwards.
Analogy
Think of it like setting up a new branch of a company in a different city. The parent company (Europe) sends over employees (settlers) to establish and run this new branch (colony), with the goal of making profit for the parent company.
Related terms
Settlement Colony: A type of colony where people from one country move into another country in order to settle there.
Plantation Colony: A type of colony where settlers cultivate crops on large estates using forced labor or slaves.
Indigenous Peoples: Native inhabitants who were already living in an area before it was colonized by outsiders.
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