I am a beginner to the writing things, which menas that I am not sure if I am right.
So, just take my advise as a reference. If I made a mistake and mislead you I am really sorry.
When America was first settled, it had many different countries represented in the various colonies and settlements.
Here, I think you can try to define the thing that you want to talk at first, then give the example.
When a student learns a second language, they are also able to study the countrywhere the language originated.
You can try to use this sentence as the first sentence of this paragraph.
It will make your position more clear.(At least to me)
Wish you good luck =)