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*[[Roman Empire|Roman]] Settlements in various provinces | *[[Roman Empire|Roman]] Settlements in various provinces | ||
*Viking Settlement in Russia, Iceland and Newfoundland (the latter was not successful) | *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 [[British]]. | ||
*Colonization of South America by the Spanish and Portugees. | *Colonization of South America by the Spanish and Portugees. | ||
*Colonization of Quebec and Louisiana by the French | *Colonization of Quebec and Louisiana by the French | ||
*Russian/Soviet colonization of Siberia (sometimes involving the use of deported political prisoners) | *[[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 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]]. | 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]] | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 21 October 2012
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 had their origin as Greek Colonies)
- Roman Settlements in various provinces
- 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 South America by the Spanish and Portugees.
- Colonization of Quebec 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.