The Meeting of Three Peoples (1491-1607),
Patterns of Empire and Resistance (1607-1754),
The Crisis of Empire, Revolution, and Nation Building (1754-1800)
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Period 1: Exploration in the Americas 1491-1607,
Period 2: Colonial America 1607-1754,
Period 3: Evolution of British North America Into Their Own Nation 1754-1800
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