Introduction
The American history provides scholars with a deep and wide understanding of the formation of the United States. The United States was the ultimate result of the process of colonization by England. Had it not been for colonization by many colonies such as Britain, Spain, and France, the United States would have never existed. Colonization occurs when a superior power establishes policies and/or practices to control a weak area. Various reasons, such as monetary issues and religion, motivated the process of colonization in America.
However, colonists did not realize that their motives for colonization drove towards the emergence of a new and powerful nation, namely the United States. Thus, as the paper reveals, the colonization process and the formation of unique cultures in America were essential since nothing else contributed so significantly to the emergence of the States.
It led to the Development of a New World
The process of colonization of America that began in the mid of the 16th century was instrumental in formation of the United States. Indigenous people lived harmoniously on that territory for thousands of years before colonialists began streaming into America. The state consisted of different people from different races since most of them were migrants.
The major motive for England to colonize America was to find a ‘new world’ because of the religious persecution that was taking place in the country. The search for religious freedom and financial benefits compelled America to undergo the trouble that accompanied colonization. In addition, other monetary reasons and exploitation of natural resources motivated English colonists to take over America.
Through the colonization process, America was exposed and opened up to the world. Many colonial powers such as Spain and France received information about the new colony and became interested in America because of its potential. Furthermore, the exploration of the various areas fuelled the emergence of the new state. The discovery of America whose settlers were mainly Indians consequently led to the development of the United States.
It led to the Development of Industries that characterize the US
The process of colonization in America was vital in that it led to the establishment of various industries due to the exploitation of natural resources by colonialists. The industries were set up in different areas where resources were available. The result was the emergence of towns and cities all over the country due to entrepreneurship and other trading activities that took place at that time. In addition, colonialists trained and provided skills to the indigenous people so that they can work in the industries.
The US stood out in industrialization among other nations. Colonial powers in charge of the various areas drove the French out of the state, thereby maintaining control of the territory. Over time, the British colonies imposed new taxes on Americans. The move angered the people, thus drawing great resistance because they claimed that taxes required representation in the parliament.
The resistance to taxation caused punishment by parliament, which consequently led to the need to end the conflict. The British colonies formed a congress in order to curb the prevailing conflict by the colonial powers. The result was the proclamation that all individuals were equal, and hence the declaration of independence in America and the formation of the United States.
It is the unity and interests of the colonies that caused them to share America, thus dividing it into states to form the current United States. However, the States also colonized some areas such as Hawaii after attaining its independence. The objective of this colonization process was to increase the number of states, thereby leading to the development of the modern United States. This evidently shows the significance of colonization for the emergence of the United States of America.
It attracted Diversity that dominates the US
The formation of unique cultures in America was significant to the emergence of the United States that is defined by religious and cultural diversity.
The American culture stands out because it is formed and nurtured under various conditions such as ethnic diversity, assorted religions, and an uneven setting. The American culture constituted an integration of diverse cultures mainly due to immigration that was both voluntary and forced. Voluntary immigration was practiced by the Italians and Irish people while the latter was witnessed through slavery of Africans.
There were also other settlers of America from England, Holland, Poland, France, and India. However, the dominant settlers of America were the British people who brought a strong British culture. Plural religions also emerged to form the unique culture of America because of the belief that everyone had freedom of worship. This notion was due to the diverse nature of the American population. Consequently, there was the formation of the unique American culture that influenced the emergence of the United States.
Due to the different ethnic groups in America, discrepancies in the treatment of various individuals became inevitable. The civil rights movement is an ideal example of the unique cultures that was to fight discrimination. Its creation fought for the equal treatment of the people of America.
This outcome is evident in the Declaration mission statement that led to the establishment of the United States. It shows how citizens valued the ideals of individual liberty, life, parity, and self-sufficiency because of the different cultures. The diversity of the population made the Americans live in different states according to their cultures. Hence, the different states formed the United States after independence. This shows how the formation of the unique cultures in America was vital in the creation of the tolerant United States.
Conclusion
The colonization process, as well as the formation of the unique American culture, was the pillars to the formation of the US. Colonization was vital in the development of the various states that united under the different colonies to form the United States of America.
This mainly resulted from the exploitation of natural resources in America as well as the industrialization process. The unique culture that was formed as exhibited in sports, names, and clothing as well as in religion and family arrangements contributed to the formation of the States.
The unique culture was a consequence of the diversity of the American population due to the many immigrants who maintained their original cultural practices. The integration of the various cultural practices during colonization formed a rich and unique American culture. Thus, it is evident that the process of colonization or the formation of unique cultures in America was paramount to the emergence of the United States.