During the Age of Exploration in the late 15th to 18th centuries, European powers embarked on expeditions to North America, driven by a quest for new trade routes, wealth, and strategic advantages. Christopher Columbus’s 1492 voyage under the Spanish flag marked the beginning of European interaction with the continent. Subsequent explorers, including those from England and France, ventured into North America, leading to territorial claims and cultural exchanges with indigenous populations. The exploration had far-reaching consequences, influencing the course of colonization, trade, and cultural dynamics on the continent.