1. 3.1 Define Mercantilism
an economic policy used by European nations during the 17th and 18th centuries
acquire colonies and control them thru policy for economic development
- control raw materials and markets
gold and silver
maintain a favorable balance of trade
exports > imports = $$$
maintain a strong navy
* Navigation Acts 1651 (p68)
* Andros and the Dominion of NE 1685

2. 3.1 Define “Salutary Neglect”; How did it impact England and the colonies
lax enforcement of mercantilistic regulations
revolution in England (Andros out)
- GB and European conflict
- more tolerant in Mass. (but in 1691…-a Royal colony)
- economic progress and political loyalty was maintained
successful self rule encouraged more of it
- colonists gained experience and created gov’t structures

3. 3.2 ID important features of the 13 colonies
individually
regionally
- first 3: NE, Middle, South
- blending into 2: Northern, Southern
Map - P 67
Videos, overheads. handout

4. 3.2 Describe the plantation economy of the south
rural, agricultural
cash crop economy
- indigo, rice, tobacco (cotton)
LABOR: Indentured servitude
 Slave Labor
- first NA, then AA
** ID: the term “Middle Passage” and the Triangular Trade pattern

5. 3.3 Describe features of the northern colonies (NE + Middle)
urban, coastal
diverse population with diverse cultural influences
commercial
diversified economy
- different occupations
* The Enlightenment (Age of Reason) and The Great Awakening (Puritan Revival) encouraged and emphasized Individualism, especially in the northern colonies and encouraged the questioning of traditional authority.

6. 3.4 ID: Causes and Results of the French and Indian War 1754-1763
background: handout
CAUSES:
Mercantilist competition worldwide
the Ohio Valley
relations with N.A.’s

7. RESULTS: GB gains control of French N. America
N.A. tribes are divided due their loyalties (GB or Fr.)
Colonists gain military experience
- from GB, F, and N.A.
GB’s war debt causes an ^ of taxes and a change of policy towards the colonies
* the end of “Salutary Neglect”:
- George Greenville – Sugar Act (1764)
- Prosecution: writs of assistance, military courts
- the Proclamation Act of 1763

8. 4.1 ID Mercantilist Legislation that caused colonial protest
Navigation Acts 1651 (p68)
- created monopolistic conditions between E-colonies
Sugar Act 1764 (p89)
- writs of assistance for search, special courts
Stamp Act 1765
- direct tax on legal papers
Declaratory Act 1766
- colonists must comply with Parliament (w/out rep.)
Townshend acts 1767
- indirect tax on imported goods, increased British troop presence
Tea Act 1773
- favored British company

9. Responses (p100-101) Stamp Act Congress - 9 colonies -NYC
- Dec’l of R & G
“no taxation w/out rep.”
- Non-Importation
- Sons of Liberty
organized protests
- Comm. of Corres.
- Boston tea Party
First CC (9/1774)
- Est. “Minutemen”
Stamp Act Repealed
- Declaratory Act
“Boston Massacre” 1770
“Coercive” or “Intolerable” Acts 1774

10. 4.1 Describe the “Intolerable Acts”
1774 after the “Tea Party”
Imposes Martial Law upon Boston
- closes port
- Quartering Act
- unlimited search
- increased power of Royal governor and reduced local gov’tal power
-“extraterritoriality” in capital cases
- Quebec Act
- Mass
- Ohio Valley

11. 4.2 How was the second CC (5/75) different from the first (9/74) ?
8 months apart
Fighting has already started at:
- Lexington / Concord (4/75)
- Breed’s Hill (6/75)
The 2nd CC:
creates, funds an official army; names G Washington commander
Est. a Navy
intense debate between Loyalists (Tories) and Rebels (Patriots)
sends “Olive Branch Petition” and approves drafting a
“ Dec’l of Ind.”
outlined a plan for governing ( Articles of Confederation)

12. 4.2 What was “Common Sense”
pamphlet
Thomas Paine
Great impact on public opinion in support of independence

13. 4.2 ID the contents of the D of I *** READ IT !!!!!! (+ handout)
Preamble
Statement of Rights
- “natural rights”
Statement of Beliefs / Philosophy in relation to the purpose of Gov’t
- “social contract”: gov’t gets its power from the people
List of Grievances
Final Resolution

14. 4.3 WAR !!: ID the strengths and weaknesses of both sides
P115
handout

15. 4.3 ID strategies of both sides
Colonies
defensive war
sustain an effort over time
avoid major confrontations
gain foreign support GB
divide and conquer
blockade
attrition

16. 4.3/4 Summarize the War: Chapters:
Early Hope 1775
- Lexington, Concord, Breed’s Hill, Ft Ticonderoga
- Siege of Boston
- attack British Canada
1776
- NY: Long Island, Brooklyn Heights, Staten Island
NY to Philly
- Trenton, Princeton (W of 76)
The NY Plan 1777
- Saratoga –French officially come in
- Philly, Valley Forge (W of 77)
Southern Campaign
- Charleston, Camden, Kings Mt, Cowpens,
Guilford Courthouse, Yorktown

17. 4.4 ID Results The Treaty of Paris 1783 J Adams, B Franklin, John Jay
- borders est. -map A26
- sovereignty recognized
- the Ohio Valley
A New Nation
- consolidate and survive
- a future of “unfulfilled promises” for many “Americans”- “….all men are created equal..”
* what about us?….what about them?
* an egalitarian society