European colonies in the Americas

Provides a brief historical overview of the first Russian colonies in the Americas.

Describes the establishment of a Portuguese colony in Brazil in the sixteenth century, the problems with the Dutch and French, the activities of the Portuguese colonists, their interaction with the native inhabitants, and the eventual fate of Brazil.

Describes what life was like in the first French colonies in the Americas.

Describes what life was like in the first English colonies in the Americas.

Describes what life was like in the first Spanish colonies in the Americas, discussing its settlers, social structure, daily activities, and impact on American history.

Offers a brief historical overview of the first Dutch colonies in the Americas, and the men and women who settled them.