+Colonial America describes the era when European powers established [Colonies](/wiki/colonies) across the North American continent, beginning with early [Settlement](/wiki/settlement) in the 16th century. This transformative period witnessed the convergence of diverse cultures, laying the groundwork for the future United States.
+## See also
+- [Thirteen Colonies](/wiki/thirteen_colonies)
+- [American Revolution](/wiki/american_revolution)
+- [Indigenous Peoples](/wiki/indigenous_peoples)
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