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England discovers its colonies: Empire, Liberty, and Expansion

England discovers its colonies: Empire, Liberty, and Expansion. Chapter 3. Colonist in North America. England in the 17 th century Diverse settlement in the Americas . Colonist in North America. North American colonies much healthier - life expectancy & family size (p 70).

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England discovers its colonies: Empire, Liberty, and Expansion

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  1. England discovers its colonies: Empire, Liberty, and Expansion Chapter 3

  2. Colonist in North America • England in the 17th century • Diverse settlement in the Americas

  3. Colonist in North America • North American colonies much healthier - life expectancy & family size (p 70)

  4. English trade in Colonies • Autonomous English colonies - self-governance - 1650- trade was most economical (Dutch) - English Civil War (1642-49)

  5. Theory of Mercantilism • control of colonial trade essential for power • colonies provide raw materials & serve as markets for the finished goods

  6. English Navigation Act • Parliament banned foreign ships (1650) - goods imported only through English ships • foreign trade prohibited • Why did this anger the colonist?

  7. Restoration Navigation Acts • Navigation Act of 1660 • Established “enumerated commodities” • English monopoly

  8. England’s good fortune • England becomes superpower by 1700 - most powerful navy in the world

  9. Metacom’s War (1675-1676)

  10. 1670- no clear boundaries - any settlement vulnerable to an attack Colonial conflicts with Indians • “new world” for Indians - guns, alcohol, Christianity etc.

  11. Metacom, Indian Chief of the Wampanoags • If I became “a praying sachem, I shall be a poor and weak one, and easily trod upon”

  12. Metacom’s War (1675-1676) • Reasons for war - Christianity & land

  13. Metacom’s War (continue) • Massacres common for both sides - women & children - gun powder

  14. Metacom’s War (continue)

  15. Bacon’s Rebellion (1676) • Sir William Berkeley / Virginia - taxes, favoritism & servants • Nathaniel Bacon • raised army & attacked Indians • arrested & forced to apologize

  16. Bacon’s Rebellion (1676) • Declaration of the People • led army to Jamestown • revolts against wealthy • 1st popular rebellion • revolutionary seeds

  17. Discussion • Salem Witch Trials

  18. Conclusion • English regulation of trade benefited both London & Colonies (protection & goods) • The Navigation Acts were tremendously successful • Indian conflicts resulted from competition for resources & land • many settlers boosted of freedom – land, religion, wealth, etc.

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