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Colonial relationship with Great Britain

Colonial relationship with Great Britain. Who rules the roost?. What I say goes!. But in reality, how do I get those colonists to obey my rules?. Colonial Government. AKA…The King. Appointed by the King (King’s friends) Could dismiss the Colonial Assembly

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Colonial relationship with Great Britain

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  1. Colonial relationship with Great Britain Who rules the roost?

  2. What I say goes! But in reality, how do I get those colonists to obey my rules?

  3. Colonial Government • AKA…The King • Appointed by the King (King’s friends) • Could dismiss the Colonial Assembly • Oversaw Colonial trade (tax, smuggling) • Had final approval on laws created on the local level • Appointed by Governor (aligned with King’s side of things) • Advisory board to governor • Acted as highest court in each colony • Elected by Colonial residents • Made local laws • Had authority to tax (local taxes)

  4. Colonial Government • When it comes down to it… • British Monarchy – ultimate authority • Each colony created their own local government(Influenced by political changes in England)

  5. Local Politics • New England • Town meeting – discussion and decision (close knit) • Colonial courts (reflected ideals of local community: Pilgrims, Puritans, education) • South • County officials (spread far apart) • Colonial courts (reflected ideals of local community: slavery, cash crops, plantations) • Middle • Combination of NE and S • Colonial courts (reflected ideals of local community: Quakers, trade)

  6. Let’s remind ourselves again … …why did Great Britain want colonial territory?

  7. Trade • England’s reason for establishing/controlling colonies = $ • Mercantilism= making money through trade • Exports>Imports • Colonies meant to Mother England… • Resource for raw materials • A market for selling finished goods

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