Questions and Answers
What was the New England Confederation formed for?
What was the Pequot War and when did it occur?
The Pequot War was a conflict between the Bay colonists and the Pequot tribe from 1636 to 1637, where colonists burned down their village and killed 400 Pequot.
Who led the Wompanowogs in King Philip's War?
Metacom (also known as King Philip).
The Dominion of New England was established in 1686.
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What economic system aims to increase a nation's wealth by regulating commercial interests?
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Only English ships were allowed to trade in English and colonial ports according to the ______.
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Who was the governor of the Dominion of New England?
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What event does the term 'Glorious Revolution' refer to?
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The 1688 Bill of Rights established that only ______ can maintain an army.
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The monarch can suspend laws according to the 1688 Bill of Rights.
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Study Notes
New England Confederation
- Formed in 1643 by New England colonists as a defense against local Native American tribes and the Dutch.
- Established without the authorization of the English crown.
Pequot War (1636-37)
- Conflict arose as Bay colonists sought to claim Connecticut, owned by the Pequot tribe.
- Resulted in the burning of a Pequot village and the deaths of approximately 400 Pequot individuals.
King Philip's War
- Occurred in 1675 in New Hampshire, involving battles between colonists and Wompanowogs, led by chief Metacom (King Philip).
- Initiated by Massachusetts government's attempt to extend court jurisdiction over local Native Americans.
- Colonists emerged victorious with assistance from the Mohawks, leading to the opening of additional lands for settlement.
Metacom
- Native American chief known for leading resistance against English colonists during King Philip's War.
Dominion of New England
- Established in 1686, consolidating Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut into a single province.
- Headed by royal governor Sir Edmund Andros until colonists' revolt in 1692 led to his ousting.
Mercantilism
- Economic system prevalent in 18th century Europe focused on increasing national wealth through government regulation of commercial interests.
Navigation Laws
- Series of laws enacted starting in 1651 to regulate colonial shipping.
- Mandated that only English ships could trade in English and colonial ports, requiring all goods destined for the colonies to go through England first.
Sir Edmund Andros
- Served as the governor of the Dominion of New England from 1686 to 1692.
- Removed from power following a colonial rebellion that forced his return to England.
Glorious Revolution
- Refers to the events of 1688-1689 when James II abdicated the throne.
- His replacement involved his daughter Mary and her husband, Prince William of Orange.
1688 Bill of Rights
- Key provisions limited the powers of the monarch, stating that only Parliament could maintain an army.
- Monarchy was prohibited from suspending laws or imposing taxes without parliamentary consent, establishing the monarch primarily as a figurehead.
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Test your knowledge on 17th century New England politics with these flashcards. From the New England Confederation to the Pequot War, explore key events and their significance. Perfect for APUSH students preparing for exams.
