The empires might try to battle for more land, and sometimes even land that was already taken by other europeans.
England established settlements in South America in present-day Guyana.
Along the coasts
The first settlers who came to North America came to be free from religious persecution, and to create a "city upon a hill". Once established the persecuted became the persecutors and denounced and cast out anyone who did not follow their religious beliefs. Different settlements over North America often were filled with people who had different religious beliefs, with a few places that offered religious freedom and did not persecute anyone. Religious persecution accounted for some of the killing of Native Americans and fights between different settlements across North America.
Samuel de Champlain established settlements in Canada, notably Quebec City and Port Royal (now Annapolis Royal) in Nova Scotia. These settlements played a significant role in the early French colonization of North America.
In the 1600s, English settlements were primarily established along the eastern coast of North America. Notable colonies included Virginia, founded in 1607, and Plymouth in Massachusetts, established in 1620 by the Pilgrims. Additionally, the New England colonies, such as Massachusetts Bay and Connecticut, were formed during this period, as well as settlements in the Chesapeake region and the Carolinas. These early settlements were driven by various motivations, including economic opportunities, religious freedom, and territorial expansion.
He explored Greenland, and established two settlements there. It was his son, Leif Ericson, who sailed to North America. Erik never went to North America.
New Netherlands and New Amsterdam are two Dutch settlements in America.
France, Britain, Denmark-Norway, and the Netherlands had colonies in North America along with Spain. Other countries, such as Russia and Portugal, claimed territory in North America but never established settlements.
Leif Ericson (Liefr Eirikson) established settlements in Newfoundland around 1000 AD.
Many of the early Spanish settlement attempts were failed. St. Augustine in present day Florida was the first established Spanish fort. Mexico, which extended further north into present day Texas and Las Californias which is now California were also established early Spanish settlements.
America was established mainly for profit
he came up with the color red when he found America