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The first European encounter with Native Americans occurred in 1492 when Christopher Columbus arrived in the Bahamas, while the first permanent European settlement, St. Augustine, was established by the Spanish in 1565. This represents a span of 73 years. Several factors contributed to this lengthy interval, including the challenges of exploration, the need for military and logistical support, the search for profitable resources, and the complex interactions with indigenous populations that often led to conflict and negotiation.

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