What is the distinct types of English colonisation?

English colonization primarily took two forms: settlement and exploitation. Settlement colonies, like those in North America and Australia, involved large-scale migration of English citizens who established communities and sought to create new societies. In contrast, exploitation colonies, such as those in the Caribbean and India, focused on extracting resources and wealth, often relying on local populations and enslaved labor. These distinct types reflect varying motivations and strategies in the English colonization efforts.