These European empires were able to set up American colonies due to the fact that these colonies already had colonized East Asia, Africa, India, the Middle East, The Caribbean Basin, and other world regions. The advantages were that they had been through the colonizing processes before.
English, Spanish, French
They were brought to the Americas for slavery.
yes
They built colonies and missions.
The House of Burgesses had the power to make laws and raise taxes. It began a strong tradition of representative government in the English colonies....
Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.
English, Spanish, French
Spain went into decline because treasures were being brought back from the Americas. This led to neglect of farming, which caused inflation.
They were brought to the Americas for slavery.
yes
The spanish established colonies in the americas.
They built colonies and missions.
The House of Burgesses had the power to make laws and raise taxes. It began a strong tradition of representative government in the English colonies....
The House of Burgesses had the power to make laws and raise taxes. It began a strong tradition of representative government in the English colonies....
The English and Spanish colonies were established for complete different reasons
The Spanish established colonies in the Americas long before many other European countries because they were the early pioneers (or, pathfinders) in the Age of Exploration. With the inclination and income pertinent for supporting explorers, they sent out teams ready to colonize (and conquer) well before most of their European rivals.
They wanted power, money, and resources.