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'''Colonization''' is the act of establishing a species or civilization into a new area. | '''Colonization''' is the act of establishing a species or civilization into a new area. | ||
== Examples of Colonization == | == Examples of Colonization == | ||
*Greek | *Greek colonization of the Mediterranean world (Naples and Marseille were originally Greek colonies) | ||
*[[Roman Empire|Roman]] | *[[Roman Empire|Roman]] settlements in various provinces, often settling retired Legionaries in conquered territories to Romanize them. | ||
*Viking | *Viking settlement in Russia, Iceland, and Newfoundland (the latter was not successful) | ||
*Colonization of North America, Australia and New Zealand by the British | *Colonization of [[Canada|North]] [[United States of America|America]], [[Australia]], and New Zealand by the [[United Kingdom|British]] (Often using penal laborers for colonists) | ||
*Colonization of South America by the Spanish and | *Colonization of South America by the [[Spain|Spanish]] and Portuguese. | ||
*Colonization of Quebec, Acadia and Louisiana by the French | |||
*[[Tsardom of Russia|Russian]]/[[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet]] colonization of Siberia (sometimes involving the use of deported political prisoners) | |||
== Colonization in [[Science Fiction]] == | == Colonization in [[Science Fiction]] == | ||
A common theme in science fiction is the | A common theme in science fiction is the colonization of space and extraterrestrial [[planet]]s by [[human]]ity. Another common theme is [[extraterrestrial life|alien]] civilizations attempting to colonize [[Earth]], often by [[Alien Invasion|force]]. | ||
[[Category: History]] | [[Category: History]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:18, 21 March 2013
Colonization is the act of establishing a species or civilization into a new area.
Examples of Colonization
- Greek colonization of the Mediterranean world (Naples and Marseille were originally Greek colonies)
- Roman settlements in various provinces, often settling retired Legionaries in conquered territories to Romanize them.
- Viking settlement in Russia, Iceland, and Newfoundland (the latter was not successful)
- Colonization of North America, Australia, and New Zealand by the British (Often using penal laborers for colonists)
- Colonization of South America by the Spanish and Portuguese.
- Colonization of Quebec, Acadia and Louisiana by the French
- Russian/Soviet colonization of Siberia (sometimes involving the use of deported political prisoners)
Colonization in Science Fiction
A common theme in science fiction is the colonization of space and extraterrestrial planets by humanity. Another common theme is alien civilizations attempting to colonize Earth, often by force.