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Which group of colonies did the Board of Trade plan to unite under royal control?
Which group of colonies did the Board of Trade plan to unite under royal control?
Who became the viceroy of the Dominion of New England in 1686?
Who became the viceroy of the Dominion of New England in 1686?
Why was there a great outcry against Sir Edmund Andros in Boston?
Why was there a great outcry against Sir Edmund Andros in Boston?
What event in England led to the Glorious Revolution of 1688?
What event in England led to the Glorious Revolution of 1688?
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Why did the English Whigs dislike James II?
Why did the English Whigs dislike James II?
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Study Notes
Colonization and Revolution
- The Board of Trade planned to unite the New England colonies under royal control.
Dominion of New England
- In 1686, Sir Edmund Andros became the viceroy of the Dominion of New England.
- There was a great outcry against Sir Edmund Andros in Boston due to his strict enforcement of laws and taxes.
Glorious Revolution
- The Glorious Revolution of 1688 was triggered by the events in England, where James II was overthrown.
- The English Whigs disliked James II because they feared he was trying to establish Catholicism as the dominant religion.
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Test your knowledge on the growing royal control of the colonies in this quiz! Explore the impact of the Navigation Acts and learn about the Board of Trade's plans to unite the colonies under royal control. Discover the concept of dominions, viceroyalties, and the absence of elected assemblies in this era of colonial governance.
