What were the major colonial powers in the Americas and their respective territories?

What were the major colonial powers in the Americas and their respective territories?

The major colonial powers in the Americas were Spain, Portugal, France, and England.

Spain established the largest colonial empire in the Americas, known as the Spanish Empire. Their territories included present-day Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean islands, and most of South America, including Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Portugal established the Portuguese Empire, which included Brazil, the largest country in South America.

France established the French colonial empire, which included parts of Canada (New France), the Caribbean islands, and territories in South America, such as French Guiana.

England established the British Empire, which included the Thirteen Colonies in North America (later becoming the United States), as well as territories in the Caribbean, such as Jamaica and Barbados.

These colonial powers played a significant role in shaping the history, culture, and development of the Americas during the colonial period.