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Major Colonizers
French
Spanish
British
The
French
The French colonization included
various islands and archipelagos (a
group of islands) located in the North
Atlantic, the Caribbean, the Indian
Ocean, the South Pacific, the North
Pacific, and the Atlantic Ocean, as well
as one mainland territory in South
America.
The French managed to create cultural
and linguistic links across the world.
They competed for the land they wished
to obtained, which wasnt easy.
The Dutch
The Dutch Empire is the name given to the
various territories controlled by the
Netherlands.
The Dutch followed Portugal and Spain in
colonizing outside of Europe.
Intended to colonize: Taiwan, Malacca,
Deshima, New Holland, Iran, and Pakistan,
but only managed to have trading posts.
Colonized: Dutch West Indies, Surinam,
Guyana, and Brazil.
Main reason of colonization was for trade,
and the production of goods.
Diseases
Indians were not immune
Many people died
The British
The British were migrants who
came in and out of Britain
throughout history; the identity
of British was created in 1707 in
Wales, Scotland, and the union
of Britain.
Trade
Economic opportunities
Exiles (Australia)
Escape from political, social,
and religious conditions in
Britain
Industrial Revolution in 19th
century- provided more
technology
Portuguese Empire
Colonization
(1415-1999)
Redactual
possessions;
Pinkexplorations,
areas of influence
and trade and
claims of
sovereignty;
Bluemain sea
explorations, routes,
and areas of
influence. The
disputed discovery
of Australia is not
shown.
Colonized Countries By
Portugal
Angola (1575-2010)
Brazil (1500-1975)
Cape Verde Islands (1456)
Mozambique (1475-1975)
Macau (1887)
India (1505-1961)
Reasons
Land
Natural
Resources
Wealth
Power
Slaves
Spices
Raw Materials
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