Development of the European Colonies
摘要
This chapter outlines how Spain, France, and England developed colonies. A map provides an outline of where each nation developed colonies in the areas north of the Rio Grande. Spain and France established Royal colonies operated at the direction of the home government. English colonies granted charters to companies or individual patrons who pursued their own business interests. The chapter provides a history of the English colonies up to the eve of the Revolution. Population growth and the status of labor in the colonies are discussed. A brief history of the French and Indian War, which essentially ended French colonization, is included.