European colonizers
Definition
European colonizers refers to the individuals or groups from Europe who established colonies in the Americas during the early colonization period. They sought to exploit the resources and establish control over these newly discovered lands.
Analogy
Imagine European colonizers as explorers with backpacks full of tools and resources, ready to set up camp in a new land they have never been to before.
Related terms
Indigenous peoples: Refers to the original inhabitants of a particular region, often used synonymously with Native American societies.
Imperialism: The policy or practice of extending a nation's power by acquiring territories or establishing economic and political control over other regions.
Mercantilism: An economic system prevalent during this time that aimed at increasing a nation's wealth through trade and accumulation of precious metals.
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Practice Questions (9)
What continued to be a significant factor influencing interactions between European colonizers and Native Americans?
What main conflict arose between European colonizers and Native American societies during the early colonization period?
Which factor primarily distinguished the Spanish from other European colonizers in their interactions with Native Americans?
How did the Portuguese differentiate themselves from other European colonizers in their interactions with Africans?
Which crop, introduced by European colonizers, had a profound economic impact on Native American societies during period one?
What was the primary cause of conflict between European colonizers and Native Americans during colonization?
What economic system did European colonizers primarily introduce in the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries?
How might an early discovery and widespread adoption of steam power by European colonizers affect transatlantic trade during this period?
How might Native American societies have developed differently if European colonizers had integrated more respectfully into existing cultures?
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