Ch. 3.4 - Life in the English Colonies

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King James II united the northern colonies under one government, because he believed the colonies were too independent. What was this government called?

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Dominion of New England

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An act signed in 1689 that reduced the power of the king and shifted power to Parliament.

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The English Bill of Rights

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A court case that confirmed the rights of journalists to criticize the government as long as the statements are true.

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The Zenger Case

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Parliament passed these trade laws between 1650 and 1696 that required the English colonies to trade items like sugar only with Great Britain.

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Navigation Acts

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A system in which slaves, manufactured goods, crops, and sugar were exchanged between the Americas, Britain, and Africa

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Triangular Trade

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The part of the Triangular Trade that included a deadly voyage millions of enslaved people were forced to take from west Africa to North America.

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Middle Passage

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A religious movement that swept through the colonies in the 1730s-1740s that lead to revivals and the spread of religious beliefs.

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The Great Awakening

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A movement in the 1700s that spread the idea that logic, science, and reason can improve the world.

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Enlightenment

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Also known as The Seven Years' War - fought between Great Britain and France caused by tensions and disputes over land. Britain won, but went heavily into debt.

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French and Indian War

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This ended the French and Indian War, giving all of France's land East of Mississippi to Great Britain.

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Treaty of Paris