Bureau of Colonial Affairs

The Bureau of Colonial Affairs is a Swedish Bureau. It was founded on 1 July 1583 by Charles II, with the intent of expanding the Swedish colonial empire.
==History==
===Background===
Colonization was already very active in the 1580s, with Spain, England, and Portugal being the main players. Sweden wanted to enter this stage, especially since its vassal Norway had its own colony near Delaware. The nation eyed Canada due to its fur trade, as well as a chance to secure the Grand Banks Fisheries from France.
===Iceland and Greenland===
Charles II decided to strike the iron while it was still hot and established the Bureau of Colonial Affairs through a Royal Decree on 1 July 1583, with Greenland to be targeted as a "jumping point" for ventures into Canada. A few months later on 1 October, Charles II announced that all settlers would be prohibited from harming any natives they find.
A few years later, on 13 February 1589, the Cousins' Agreement was signed between Charles II and Edward IV of England. The treaty
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