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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 Portugees.
*Colonization of South America by the [[Spain|Spanish]] and Portuguese.
*Colonization of Quebec and Louisiana by the French
*Colonization of Quebec, Acadia and Louisiana by the French
*[[Tsardom of Russia|Russian]]/[[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet]] colonization of Siberia (sometimes involving the use of deported political prisoners)
*[[Tsardom of Russia|Russian]]/[[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet]] colonization of Siberia (sometimes involving the use of deported political prisoners)



Latest revision as of 03:18, 21 March 2013

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.