New World Empires

Summary : This is a 3-page in World History . The is in MLA format and has 1 source . The compares the Spanish , French and English settlements in the new world

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A Comparison of European Settlements in the New World

Introduction

With the discovery of the vast lands of the Americas by Columbus is marked by the dawn of the new age . This is the age of colonization of the new world . Soon after the European powers realized that what they though initially to be a

gateway to India was a vast continent with countless riches and resources hidden in it and they started their voyages in search of riches like gold and other plunder . After finding out that the entire continent was inhabited by nearly defenseless people they soon sought to dominate them and started laying the foundation of their settlements in the region . The most notable among these were the Spanish , the French and the English . This will make a comparison of the settlements of the three above-mentioned European powers

Spanish were the first to settle down in the Americas . The initial success of Columbus led to the colonization of the Caribbean region in the early 16th century . The main vision and ambition behind this colonization was both economical and religious . The Spanish not only wanted to enjoy the benefits of the slave trade , but also wanted to expand their territory and gain control of the newly found region Moreover they...