The period of major colonization and trade throughout the world saw the creation of state funded and created; and private funded and created trade and colonization ventures. Such examples include Christopher Columbus was funded by the Monarchs of Spain, Vasco de Gama, Conquistadors of various ranks and backgrounds cut a path through North and Central America, the Hudson Bay Company, the famous Zheng He expeditions funded by the Ming, the Zheng Clan which dominated Ming era Overseas private trade through their own navy and outposts and drove the next example out of Taiwan, the British East Indies Company, Dutch East Indies Company and so forth. Some remained from beginning to end as private ventures and others were taken over by their various home governments. History speaks of their rise and fall.
Which was more effective? State or Private funded cases? State driven settlement or private funded settlement of colonies? In what cases were either or more effective then the other and etc.
Which was more effective? State or Private funded cases? State driven settlement or private funded settlement of colonies? In what cases were either or more effective then the other and etc.