USHI1.S4.O1.02 Standard 4 Objective 1 Learning Page-2

European Colonization in the Americas

As Europeans came to America, each country settled in different areas and used the land differently.  Consequentially, each of these areas have the imprint or influence from these regions. The four European countries who sent explorers and settlers to the Americas were Netherlands, England, France, and Spain.  

 

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New Spain Links to an external site.

New Netherlands and New France Links to an external site.

 

Where did they settle? 

Analyze the map below: 

Map of European Colonization in Americas.gif

 

Video: What influence did the Europeans leave on these areas?

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