CHAPTER OUTLINE

English administration of the colonies British government Role of the king Inconsistent policies Colonial economic policy Assumptions of the mercantile system Provisions of the Navigation Acts of 1651, 1660, 1663, and 1673 Problems with enforcement of the acts The Dominion of New England Plans for the Dominion Errors of Governor Andros Impact of the Glorious Revolution Effects on the Dominion of New England Long-term effects on American history John Locke’s theory Emergence of a coherent colonial system Provisions of the Navigation Act of 1696 Role of the Board of Trade Decline of the policy of “salutary neglect” Colonial self-government General organization of colonial governments Powers of the governors Veto power Relating to meetings of the assembly Appointment of council Judicial powers Executive powers Role of the assembly Method of election Control of taxes and expenditures Development of self-government as a “right” Relations with the Indians, the Spanish, and the French Nature of contacts with the Indians Major battles with Indians Early Virginia and Connecticut conflicts King Philip’s War in New England Bacon’s Rebellion, a civil war and an Indian war Failure of Spain in North America Emphasis in missions, forts, and gold Lack of settlements and market economy Competing with the French Nature of French settlements in the New World Control of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River Comparison of French and British advantages Colonial Wars Four European and intercolonial wars, 1689–1763 Causes Effects of the conflicts The final war: French and Indian War, 1754–1763 Outbreak of the war Importance of the Albany Congress Acadians (Cajuns) exiled by conflict in Canada Nature of the war in Europe Role of British sea power Battle of Quebec and other British victories The Peace of Paris and results of the war