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In 1822, freed Black Americans began resettling in a colony on the west coast of Africa. But the idea was controversial: Was ...
Analysis - Africa has 38 coastal and island nations. Their maritime industries - including energy, tourism, maritime transport, shipping and fishing - play a crucial role in developing these nations.
Map: The British Colonies By the early 1600s, England was eager to gain a colonial foothold on the North American continent. The first enduring settlement was founded at Jamestown in Virginia in 1607.