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The Age of Discovery (15th–19th centuries) was a transformative era of European exploration, colonization, and global trade that connected continents but also caused profound disruption to indigenous peoples. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Colonization was a European strategy to establish overseas dependencies, exploiting resources and reshaping global trade and culture. Its legacy continues to affect former colonies economically and socially. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
To colonize is to settle in new lands and establish colonies, often transforming societies and ecosystems. While it fostered global expansion, it left a complex legacy of cultural exchange and exploitation. For a detailed description, click on the article title.