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The Colonies Grow

The Colonies Grow. Government, Religion, and Culture. English Colonial Rule. King James II of England forced out of power by Parliament. Called the ‘Glorious Revolution.’ The English Bill of Rights 1689; guaranteed certain basic rights Inspired the U.S. Constitution

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The Colonies Grow

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  1. The Colonies Grow

  2. Government, Religion, and Culture

  3. English Colonial Rule • King James II of England forced out of power by Parliament. • Called the ‘Glorious Revolution.’ • The English Bill of Rights • 1689; guaranteed certain basic rights • Inspired the U.S. Constitution • Navigation Acts ensured the Colonies ONLY traded with England.

  4. King James II 6 February 1685 – 11 December 1688 Abdicated the throne in 1688 Daughter Mary took over

  5. Colonial Government • Charter Colonies: Colonists could elect government and essentially rule themselves. • Connecticut and Rhode Island. • Proprietary Colonies: Proprieters appointed govenors and could rule as they wished. • Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. • Royal Colonies: Ruled directly the Parliament • Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Virginia.

  6. An Emerging Culture • Great Awakening: A religious revival and return to earlier days. • Family life was central to the colonies and schools became a focal point for many • Harvard established in 1636 by Puritans • The Enlightenment expressed the idea that knowledge, reason and science could improve life.

  7. English Colonies 1775

  8. France and Britain Clash Chapter 4; Section 3 PP. 116-118

  9. British-French Rivalry • Both countries are looking to expand into the Ohio River Valley • Fort building by both sides increases tension • In 1740, fighting broke in Nova Scotia and quickly ended • Native Americans sided with France • Tensions increase throughout North America

  10. Colonists Take Action • Virginia’s govenor sends George Washington to push the French out; did not work • 1754, Washington returns to built Fort Neccessity. • He and his men are quickly surrounded and surrender • Washington becomes famous for bravery

  11. Albany Plan of Union • Benjamin Franklin proposed a single government for 11 colonies • This would give them a better chance to defend themselves from the French • Denied as no colony wanted to give up their power • Precursor to the American Revolution and the union of the states.

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