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Colonial Period

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Gold rush in Minas Gerais and the rise of Vila Rica / Ouro Preto (1690s–1760s)

1695 - 1750

Fur Trade Rivalry: Hudson's Bay Company vs. North West Company (1779–1821)

1774 - 1821

France Antarctique in Rio de Janeiro (1555–1567)

1555 - 1578

Founding of São Paulo and the rise of the Bandeiras (1554–1700)

1553 - 1709

Founding of Salvador and the Governorate General of Brazil (1549–1553)

1548 - 1553

Founding and growth of Rio de Janeiro as a colonial port (1565–1763)

1555 - 1763

Founding and Administration of New France (1608–1763)

1608 - 1763

First Fleet, early settlement and Macquarie's administration (1786–1822)

1786 - 1822

Exploration of the Australian interior: Flinders, Mitchell, Sturt, Burke and Wills (1798–1861)

1796 - 1861

Eureka Stockade and Victorian mining unrest (1851–1854)

1851 - 1856

Early European Exploration of Canadian Coasts (1497–1608)

1021 - 1608

Dutch Brazil (New Holland) and Maurício de Nassau (1630–1654)

1624 - 1661

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