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Colonial Life Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

How were colonial govs set up and how did the Glorious Rev in England affect them?
Most had govs but differed on way they appointed and most had some type of elected leg.

Describe the slave trade and how it affected the colonies:
Europeans participated in triangle trade where they carried goods from Europe to Africa to trade for slaves who were then shipped to Americas.

Describe colonial trade and taxes:
New Duties and taxes included passing Navigation Act in 1600’s which declares only England can trade with the colonies.

Describe the commercial rev in the colonies:
Most colonist lived on farms but wanted luxury items like tea and sugar. Started a commercial rev in the colonies with more and more British companies becoming profitable.

Describe how the enlightenment affected the colonies:
In Europe in 1600 and 1700’s where thinkers like Rousseau, Locke, and Voltaire looked for natural laws to apply to gov, society, and economics.

Describe the Great awakening in the colonies:
It was a religious movement in the mid 1700’s where evangelical preachers traveled from town to town giving emotion packed sermons.