This thesis concerns itself with English colonization of the North American continent. The main themes of this thesis are: character of English colonization in contrast toSpanish colonization, the topography of North America, the first attempts at colonization, colonization of other European powers, the position of native populace, ansd the process of the colonization itself. This text will observe the timeframe from the beggining of the 17th century to the second half of the 18th century, or in contextual terms from the foundation of the first settlement of Jamestown to the foundation of colony of Georgia. In that context we follow the migrations from the Old World to the North America, and the subsequent formation of colonies. The colonies will be divided in three groups: colonies of New England, the southern colonies, and the colonies that are geographically in between of aforementioned colonies.In the text relationship between the crown and newly formed colonies will be showcased, and their legal status, formation of the ruling colonial class, education in colonies and the culture of said colonies. One of the overarching themes of thesis is slavery. Slavery was practised in the newly formed colonies, as a matter of fact it was one of the defining charateristics of said colonies. The black populace was needed for life long work on plantations, and they were more often than not, subjected to the cruel treatment from their slave owners. During the age of colonization of North America, the English language, institutions and colonies themselves won against its other European competitors. One of the pivotal moments during this process were Anglo- French conflincts in Norh America, in which the English won against the French, their main competitor in colonization and influence in North America.