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The answer is lost in obscure early history, probably long before writing existed.
Every major group, tribe, or nation of people has almost certainly expanded its territorial boundaries at the expense of smaller, weaker neighbors. Sometimes these smaller groups were absorbed, sometimes expelled, and in many other cases reduced to a subservient status or caste. The largest groups of Asian peoples, like the Chinese, the ancient Indian Aryans, etc., expanded over weaker peoples, as did powerful Western Hemispheric groups like the Aztec, the Incas, and others. Ethnolinguistic patterns show an arc of conquest in Africa that happened many centuries ago, extending from north to south. The European process of colonization is very clearly recorded from well before the time of Alexander and the Greeks. The Romans established settler colonies all over Europe, including Britain.
About 500 years ago Europe's technical ascendancy in certain fields, like ship construction, allowed some Europeans, most notably the Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French, to establish both settler colonies and colonies of occupation overseas, in the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
Though greatly reduced in scope, elements of the colonization process continue in the 21st Century. Examples include Israel in the Palestinian West bank, and the Han Chinese in Tibet. United Nations resolutions and laws which forbid the acquisition of land and political annexation through military conquest compel nations like China and Israel to make various claims to the territories they seize, but these places are colonized nevertheless.
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Who the first European country to colonize Canada was?
The first Europeans to step foot on Canada were the Vikings, although the French were the first to start colonizing, first in Acadia (modern day Nova Scotia) then Champlain started colonizing parts of Quebec in 1608.
When did Europe start colonizing in the Americas?
Spain and Portugal started colonizing the Americas around 1500.
How did America start?
Essecially America started by European exploration and the colonizing of the Americas by Columbus and England.
Which Oceania island was the first to gain independence from a colonizing nation?
The British colonized Australia or Oceania first.
Why were settlers unprepared for colonizing virginia?
The first English settlers in Virginia were unprepared for colonizing Virginia because the winter was longer and colder than they expected. The farming techniques they had used in England were not successful in Virginia.
Why was the second attempt at colonizing Roanoke Island started with such high hopes?
The second attempt at colonizing Roanoke Island was started with high hopes because it followed the initial failed attempt, and there was a renewed sense of determination to establish a permanent English settlement in the New World. Additionally, new supplies and settlers were sent to support the colony, raising expectations for success.
What is the dominant organism colonizing bare rock during primary succession?
Lichens are the dominant organism at first.
Why did England become a colonizing country?
England became a colonizing country mainly for profit.
True or falseThe first tries at colonizing Roanoke Island failed?
True. The first attempts at colonizing Roanoke Island in the late 16th century, known as the Roanoke Colony, ultimately failed. This colony, also known as the "Lost Colony," mysteriously disappeared and its fate remains a historical mystery.
Who is against independence?
The country colonizing another country. The captives will cry for an independence but the colonizing country will prevent it from happening.
Why was Spain angry with England when they were exploring and colonizing the New World?
because they had claimed it first. i think? ahaha (im a fisleranian. LOL)
What was the reason of the 1st Thanksgiving?
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims to express their gratitude for having survived the difficulties of colonizing a new land.
