The first phase of European overseas expansion began in the early fifteenth century with Portugal's exploration of the West African coast. They were seeking legendary gold mines and a way to circumvent the trade routes controlled by Muslims.
The Industrial Revolution began in England in the 18th century, gradually spreading to other European countries and then globally.
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When the Ice sheet withdrew from the European land mass and plants began to appear, the wasp was found within them.
Spain?? But Portugal beat them to it . . .
First Nations people began interacting with European explorers after the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492. The interactions increased as more European expeditions reached the Americas in the following centuries.
European explorers began to use gunpowder in order to take slaves captive. This was first done on the continent of Africa.
New York city began as New Amsterdam, if speaking about the first European settlers.
Only Spain qualifies as such: between 1521 and 1821 Mexico became an overseas territory of the Spanish Empire.
That depends on what you mean by "American History." In reality, the history of America began with the first humans who set foot in the Americas.
The Russians began efforts to trade and to create a North American colony in 1741.
The Palestinians were. When European jews began to look for a "homeland" they also considered Uganda & Argentine as possible locations.