christopher colombus
The first known Europeans to reach the Americas were the Vikings (Norse) during the 11th century, who established several colonies in Greenland.
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he wanted to establish french colonies
The Spanish started colonies in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central/South America in the early sixteenth century.
European colonies brought riches and labor to Europe. It also presented a new place for Europeans to move to, in order to start a new. This was more successful in the First Age of Imperialism, which focused on the Americas. The Second Age of Imperialism, focusing on Africa and Asia, did not bring about much immigration of Europeans.
Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.
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spread Christianity around the world
The Europeans didn't send tobacco nor sugar to the colonies, but got it FROM the colonies. They couldn't grow sugar cane nor tobacco in Europe because it is too cold.
The French and the Dutch instead discovered rivers and founded successful colonies.
The Portuguese established colonies in Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and several other territories in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.