United States History chapter 1

European Colonization

The period during which European powers established colonies in various regions around the world.

Colonization Motives

The reasons behind European countries' desire to establish colonies, including economic gain, religious motives, and competition for power.

Impact on Indigenous Peoples

The consequences of European colonization on the native populations, such as displacement, disease, and cultural suppression.

Mercantilism

The economic system prevalent during European colonization, focusing on the accumulation of wealth through trade and the establishment of colonies.

Colonization Legacy

The lasting effects of European colonization on the political, social, and economic structures of the colonized regions.