north america

By brycey
  • Oct 29, 1492

    english

    english
    The start of the European colonization of the Americas is typically dated to 1492
  • Oct 17, 1519

    spanish

    spanish
    Colonial expansion under the crown of Castile was initiated by the Spanish conquistadores and developed by the Monarchy of Spain through its administrators and missionaries. The motivations for colonial expansion were trade and the spread of the Christian faith through indigenous conversions. It lasted for over four hundred years, from 1492 to 1898.
  • Oct 17, 1524

    french

    french
    The French colonization of the Americas began in the 16th century