Among the European powers, slavery was primarily an issue with their overseas colonies.

The United Kingdom, on the other hand, actually increased trade with its overseas colonies over the period.

Sweden possessed overseas colonies from 1638 to 1663 and from 1784 to 1878.

The overseas colonies were eventually sold to the Dutch in 1721.

Guadeloupe, an overseas colony of France has been using stamps since 1894.

It was the first of four viceroyalties created to govern Spain's overseas colonies.

As for Portugal, it was now able to pursue the peaceful possession of its overseas colonies.

As a result of these wars Rome found itself with overseas colonies and was now an imperial power.

As a result, Run is considered to be the first English overseas colony.

Germany's overseas colonies were divided amongst a number of Allied countries.