USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, the eastern seaboard of North America was colonized by England, central America was colonized by Spain, and Siberia was colonized by Russia. These are all examples of colonialism.

Detailed explanation-2: -The long control exercised by the British Empire over much of North America, parts of Africa, and India is an example of colonial domination. Colonialism has often led indigenous people, such as tribal groups, to become a minority in an area they once were the majority (dominant) group.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conquistadors. Soon after Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492, the Spanish began to hear stories of civilizations with immense riches. Hoping to claim this wealth and territory for Spain and themselves, conquistadors, or “conquerors, ” sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.

Detailed explanation-4: -Motivations for colonization: Spain’s colonization goals were to extract gold and silver from the Americas, to stimulate the Spanish economy and make Spain a more powerful country. Spain also aimed to convert Native Americans to Christianity.