| Legacy | Decimation of Indigenous populations • Creation of modern nation-states • Emergence of global powers |
| Period | Late 15th century – Early Modern Period |
| Effects | Reshaped political landscape • Exploited resources • Cultural exchange • Geopolitical tensions |
| Indigenous Nations | Incas • Aztecs • Mayas • Mississippians • Taino |
| Primary Landscapes | Americas • Caribbean |
| Key European Powers |
