The Royal Colonies in North America: England, France, Netherlands & Sweden

Royal Colonies were established in North America by England, France, Netherlands and Sweden.  Spain launched earlier settlements and claimed lands south of the present Canadian border clear to the Pacific Ocean, but only established outposts and missionaries, particularly in Florida, which they maintained until 1763 when British took control. Different nations claimed many of the … Continue reading The Royal Colonies in North America: England, France, Netherlands & Sweden