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== Examples of Colonization == | == Examples of Colonization == | ||
*Greek colonization of the Mediterranean world (Naples and Marseille were originally Greek colonies) | *Greek colonization of the Mediterranean world (Naples and Marseille were originally Greek colonies) | ||
*[[Roman Empire|Roman]] settlements in various provinces | *[[Roman Empire|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) | *Viking settlement in Russia, Iceland, and Newfoundland (the latter was not successful) | ||
*Colonization of [[Canada|North]] [[United States of America|America]], [[Australia]], and New Zealand by the [[United Kingdom|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 [[Spain|Spanish]] and Portuguese. | *Colonization of South America by the [[Spain|Spanish]] and Portuguese. | ||
*Colonization of Quebec, Acadia and Louisiana by the French | *Colonization of Quebec, Acadia and Louisiana by the French | ||
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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.