Colonial times

Definition

Colonial times refer to the period when European powers established colonies in various parts of the world, including North America. In this context, it specifically refers to the time when European countries began settling in what is now present-day United States.

Related terms

Mercantilism: An economic system where colonies existed to benefit the mother country by providing raw materials and serving as markets for finished goods.

Triangular Trade: A system of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, involving the exchange of goods, enslaved people, and resources.

Frontier: The border or boundary separating settled regions from unsettled or less-developed areas.