The settlement of Jamestown, Virginia, 1607, marking England's first permanent American colony. Colored engraving by American School, 17th century.
17th Century American History
As European powers pushed into the Americas in the 17th century, the continent's peoples, landscapes, and political fortunes were transformed beyond recognition. The abundance of resources the “New World” had to offer enticed a great many European powers to try and secure a piece of the newly discovered continents for themselves.
Although greed and conquest dominated much of the discourse between colonizer and colonized, there were also sporadic hints of cooperation that provided hope for compassion among all human beings. Take our 17th Century American History Quiz to test your knowledge on this period in history.
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