The Colonizers

By: Elisabeth Martinez, Elizabeth Ramirez, Crystal

Muoz & Happynaiss Nshimirimana

Definition of colonization &

colonizer

Colonization: is the forming of a settlement or colony usually through the

migration into a new area, and expanding the civilization and culture of that area.
Colonizer: a group of people who wish to take control of territories or countries.

Major Colonizers
French

Portuguese

Spanish

The Dutch

British

The
French
The French colonization included
various islands and archipelagos (a
group of islands) located in the North
Atlantic, the Caribbean, the Indian
Ocean, the South Pacific, the North
Pacific, and the Atlantic Ocean, as well
as one mainland territory in South
America.
The French managed to create cultural
and linguistic links across the world.
They competed for the land they wished
to obtained, which wasnt easy.

The Dutch
The Dutch Empire is the name given to the
various territories controlled by the
Netherlands.
The Dutch followed Portugal and Spain in
colonizing outside of Europe.
Intended to colonize: Taiwan, Malacca,
Deshima, New Holland, Iran, and Pakistan,
but only managed to have trading posts.
Colonized: Dutch West Indies, Surinam,
Guyana, and Brazil.
Main reason of colonization was for trade,
and the production of goods.

The spanish Conquistadors

Who are the Spanish Conquistadors?
Spanish explorers and warriors that conquered the Americas in the 16th century.
Countries Colonized

Chile

Cuba

Guatemala

Philippines

Puerto Rico

Santo Domingo

Venezuela

Reason for Colonizing

Gold

Land

Prestige

Spread Catholicism

The Spanish Conquistadors

How did the conquistadors conquer the Americas?
Military Technology & Tactics
o

Fire arms

Surprise attacks

Powerful allies

Diseases
o

Indians were not immune

Many people died

The British
The British were migrants who
came in and out of Britain
throughout history; the identity
of British was created in 1707 in
Wales, Scotland, and the union
of Britain.

British Colonies & Reasons

for colonizing

East Africa: Nyasaland, Somalia,

Sudan, Nigeria, British East Africa,
Rhodesia, South Africa (18841885)
Australia (1829-1901)& New
Zealand (1841-1852)
North America (1607-1776)

The Caribbean: Barbados (16251966), Fiji Islands (1874-1970), the

Bahamas (1649-1964), Jamaica
(1655-1962)

Commerce

Trade

Economic opportunities

Exiles (Australia)

Escape from political, social, and

religious conditions in Britain

Industrial Revolution in 19th

century- provided more technology

Portuguese Empire
Colonization

(1415-1999)
Redactual possessions;
Pinkexplorations, areas of
influence and trade and
claims of sovereignty;
Bluemain sea
explorations, routes,
and areas of influence.
The disputed discovery
of Australia is not
shown.

Colonized Countries By
Portugal

Angola (1575-2010)

Brazil (1500-1975)

Cape Verde Islands

(1456)

Mozambique (14751975)

Macau (1887)

India (1505-1961)

Reasons
Land
Natural
Resources
Wealth
Power
Slaves
Spices
Raw Materials

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