Colonial Life Review

How were colonial govs set up and how did the Glorious Rev in England affect them?
-The colonies were self ruled as long as cooperated with econ policy and aided in war. They were appointed differently and most had some type of elected leg.

Describe the slave trade and how it affected the colonies:
-Europeans participated in the triangle trade were they carried goods from Europe to Africa to trade for slaves whom were shipped to America.

Describe colonial trade and taxes:
-Colonist have to buy English goods which also allowed England to collect taxes and duties on goods going to the colonies.

Describe the commercial rev in the colonies:
-Most colonist lived on farms but wanted luxury items like tea and sugar, which made British companies more and more profitable

Describe how the enlightenment affected the colonies:
-It affected natural laws, society and economics influenced the colonies

Describe the Great awakening in the colonies:
-Religious movement in mid 1700's where evangelical preachers traveled from town to town giving emotion packed sermons