Initially, European activity consisted mostly of trade and exploration. Eventually Europeans began to establish settlements. The three principal colonial powers in North America were Spain, England, and France, although eventually other powers such as the Netherlands and Sweden also received holdings on the continent.
Initially, European activity consisted m,ostly of trad,e and exploration. Eventually Europeans began to establish settlements. The three principal colonial powers in North America were Spain, England and France although eventually other powers such as the Netherlands and Sweden also received holdings on the continent.