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What was King Philip's War (1675)?
A conflict between colonists and Native Americans in New England, resulting from westward expansion.
What was Bacon's Rebellion (1670s)?
An uprising in Virginia led by Nathaniel Bacon against the colonial government due to land and Native American policies.
What was the New England Confederation (1643)?
An alliance of New England colonies for defense against Native Americans, the French, and the Dutch.
What was the Dominion of New England (1684)?
A consolidation of New England colonies under a single governor, aimed at enforcing Navigation Acts.
What was the First Great Awakening (1730s-1740s)?
A religious revival that emphasized emotional preaching and challenged traditional religious authority.
What was the revocation of Virginia's charter in 1624?
King James I revoked the charter of Virginia in 1624 due to disloyalty.
What was the impact of westward expansion?
Westward expansion led to land conflicts with Native Americans and settlers, such as the Scots-Irish.
What was the significance of town meetings?
Town meetings in New England represented colonial self-rule and democratic participation.
What was the impact of the Navigation Acts?
The Navigation Acts restricted colonial trade to England, leading to resentment and smuggling.
What was the effect of the policy of salutary neglect?
Salutary neglect fostered a desire for self-rule and independence in the colonies.
What were the causes and effects of the Great Awakening?
Causes: Desire for religious revival. Effects: Increased religious diversity, challenged religious authority.
What were the causes and effects of Mercantilism?
Causes: England's desire for economic control. Effects: Colonial resentment, smuggling, and economic dependence.
What were the causes and effects of Salutary Neglect?
Causes: Britain's focus on domestic issues. Effects: Colonial self-governance, desire for independence.
What were the causes and effects of King Philip's War?
Causes: Westward expansion and land disputes. Effects: Conflict between colonists and Native Americans.
What were the causes and effects of Bacon's Rebellion?
Causes: Colonial government policies regarding land and Native Americans. Effects: Uprising against the colonial government.
What were the causes and effects of the Dominion of New England?
Causes: To strengthen defense and enforce Navigation Laws. Effects: Increased resentment among colonists due to restrictions on their freedoms.
What were the causes and effects of the Enlightenment?
Causes: European intellectual movement. Effects: Emphasis on science, reason, and equality, influencing colonial thought.
What were the causes and effects of the Navigation Acts?
Causes: England's desire to control colonial trade. Effects: Colonists resented trade restrictions and smuggled goods.
What were the causes and effects of colonial diversity?
Causes: Immigration from various European countries and Africa. Effects: Blending and conflicting of cultural beliefs, dynamic society.
What were the causes and effects of westward expansion?
Causes: Desire for land and resources. Effects: Conflicts with Native Americans, such as King Philip's War.
Who was Jonathan Edwards?
A key figure in the First Great Awakening, famous for his sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
Who was George Whitefield?
A dynamic preacher during the Great Awakening who drew large crowds with his sermons.
Who was Sir Edmund Andros?
The English leader of the Dominion of New England, who restricted town meetings and enforced Navigation Laws, angering colonists.
Who was King James I?
Revoked the charter of Virginia in 1624 due to disloyalty.
Who was Nathaniel Bacon?
Leader of Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia, protesting colonial government policies.