Chapter 3 Section s- England wanted colonies- food and raw materials, buying of English goods
Chapter 3 Section to Civil War in England King Charles I vs. Parliament Parliament- makes laws and approves new taxes Charles I demanded money without Parliament’s consent January Parliament ordered the execution of Charles I Oliver Cromwell now in charge until 1658 Charles II now on the throne
Chapter 3 Section 1 Mercantilism- country keep bullion- gold and silver- equals wealth and power Balance of trade- difference in value between imports and exports Charles II- Navigation Act- tightened English control over colonial trade Duty- tax King James II- created the Dominion of New England- appoints a governor and council Edmund Andros- governor of the Dominion Starts to collect taxes without approval- angers the colonists
Chapter 3 Section 1 James II replaced with William and Mary- Glorious Revolution William and Mary dissolve the Dominion of England England unites with Scotland forms Great Britain Governor acts as chief executive Veto laws Salutary neglect- laws rarely enforced- served British interests
Chapter 3 Section 1 Southern Colonies- VA, MD, SC, NC, and GA- staple crops- in high demand- tobacco and rice African slaves- labor and work the land Middle Colonies- farming and commerce NY and Philadelphia- largest cities in North America Triangular trade- Americas, Europe, and Africa