1. English Colonies Mercantilism – system of nations increasing their wealth and power through trade and with colonies. English wanted a favorable balance of trade which meant they sold more than they imported Social System – unlocked the burdens of the social ladder with prosperity

2. English Control  colonies were successful traders  Lumber, furs, fish, grain, tobacco were sent to Europe  Large quantities of finished goods were bought  Parliament passes the Navigation Acts – Restricted how and with who the colonist could do business

3. Seeds of Independence  Glorious Revolution, England, 1688 – Parliament becomes the dominant force in English gov’t  Salutary Neglect – Very loose supervision of the colonies; leads to feeling of independence!  Lack of control led to self government – religious, political, economic and social freedom abounds  John Peter Zenger Trial – About colonial rights to basic freedoms (press)

4. Immigration Concerns  Lots of different immigrant groups and religions pour into the colonies  English, Germans and Irish were the largest groups (resentment begins)

5. Cities Begin to Develop  Most were port cities – Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Charleston  Urban Problems – Fire, clean water, waste, poverty

6. Slavery In America  Slaves would replace Indians and indentured servants  Triangular Trade – Slaves-Sugar-Rum  Middle Passage – The trip from Africa to the Americas; harsh, nasty conditions  Slave Culture – Dance, religion, slave resistance