1. 3.1 England and Its Colonies

2. Economic Relationship
Mercantilism
Adam Smith – restrain imports end encourage exports…avoid a trade deficit
Goal: the acquisition of wealth (gold & silver) for the “mother country”
13 Colonies produce raw materials
England produces finished products
The Colonies exist to benefit England financially

4. The Navigation Acts
Colonial materials must be shipped in Colonial or English ships
Ships crews must be ¾ English
Navigation Acts as a “jobs program”?
Threat to England’s economy
Colonies trading directly with European markets
This, under Smith’s principles drains wealth from England

5. Dominion of New England
King Charles II cracks down on Massachusetts for disobeying the Navigation Acts
Mass. Corporate charter revoked and placed as a royal colony
King James II places New England under a single ruler – Sir Edmund Andros. Andros’ hostility towards the Puritans creates conflict

6. The Glorious Revolution
King James II - Roman Catholicism and disdain for parliament
William and Mary take power at parliament’s urging
“The Glorious Revolution” impacts Mass:
Royal Governor established
Greater religious toleration mandated

8. Colonial Self-Government
England turns its attention to Europe
Focus on France as greatest threat
Salutary neglect
Empowerment of the Colonial Assemblies (ex: colonies pay Gov.’s salary)