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England and its Colonies
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Agenda 1. Bell Ringer: How was Jamestown settled? What is the headright system and how did it lead to prosperity in the region? 2. Lecture: England and its Colonies (25) 3. Navigation Acts analysis (10) 4. How did they fare? 1688 analysis of Colonies (15) 5. The Colonies Map Activity (15) 6. Trial of Sir Edmund Andros discussion (15) HW: Finish any assignments not completed in class, Test for Unit 1 and 2 will be 9/13/2017. Study guide will be given 9/7/2017.
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Colonial System Main goal is to enrich Britain
Mercantilism- A country’s ultimate goal was self- sufficiency. American Colonies became a market for goods and services. They also had to supply raw materials to Britain
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Navigation Acts Colonial markets sold goods to many European nations.
Britain saw this as a loss of profits, so they limited trade only to Britain from all Colonies. Some Colonists resisted, smuggling goods and illegally trading with other nations.
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New England loses Charter
To increase pressure on Massachusetts to stop illegally trading with other countries, they revoke the charter and took control of the area. Dominion of New England run by Sir Edmund Andros. “You have no more privileges left you, than not to be sold for slaves.” Also restricted town meetings for fear of revolt.
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Glorious Revolution in England, Effects
1688, the Glorious Revolution is a bloodless coup of the leader, James II. This led to a revolt in Boston against Andros and the Dominion of New England. He apparently attempted to escape dressed as a woman, then he was recaptured and placed in solitary confinement for several months.
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Changes in New England Charter is brought back in 1691..
Puritans no longer had religious control, freedom was advocated. Navigation Acts strengthened, sort of.. Moved trials to ones presided by English judges. Board of trade created. Salutary neglect- relaxed enforcement of most regulations in return for economic loyalty. You buy our goods, we won’t watch every move you make.
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