The Colonial period in United states history started due to The exploration, economic interests, and the concomitant wars of the Western Hemisphere decided which European nations colonized which geographic areas of the Americas.In many ways the North American colonies were ignored by Great Britain in the first century of their existence. The British believed that their Caribbean colonies, especially the prosperous sugar plantations on Jamaica and Barbados were more lucrative and beneficial to the Empire. The North American colonies in contrast produced little of value for the Empire and thus were allowed a greater measure of autonomy.Great Britain's attempt to reinforce and re-establish its power over its North American colonies resulted in
