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*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 colonization of Siberia (often making use of deported political prisoners)
*Russian/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 21:29, 23 May 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.