1. Social Studies
Chapter 4
Section 4

2. Roots of Self-Government
England is regulating trade in the colonies. Why?
Mercantilism is the belief that a nation becomes strong by keeping strict control over its trade.
Exports-goods sent to other countries
Imports-goods brought in from other countries.

3. Navigation Acts
Series of acts passed by the Eng Parliament in the 1650s that regulated trade between Eng & its colonies.
Only colonial or Eng ships could carry goods to & from the colonies
Only certain products could be transported to Eng
Many liked these acts, but others did not

4. Trade in Rum & Slaves
The colonies produced many products but were dominated by merchants from NE
Called Yankees
Triangular trade was trade routes dev by the merchants because of the 3 legs forming a triangle
Rum, guns, molasses to NE where rum was made; and slaves from W. Africa to use as labor

5. Colonial Government
Colonies had governors usually appt by King, but some colonies elected theirs
Legislature is a group of people who have the power to make laws.
Who could vote?
Christian white men over 21 except Catholics
Property owners

6. A Bill of Rights
Glorious Revolution of 1688 in Eng provided more rights.
Jas II removed & Wm & Mary put on Eng throne
Bill of Rights, a list of freedoms the govt promises to protect
The colonies had more rights than their Eng counterparts