Developments

Developments that had a direct effect on policies in the colonies.


 * ===Development=== || ===Effect=== ||
 * Establishment of local government || had a governor and advisory councils; some colonies also had elected assemblies or held town meetings; ||
 * Political change in England || crowning of King James II led to loss of some political control; his removal and English Bill of Rights led to more representative government ||
 * Trade Laws || followed the practice of mercantilism; Colonies were only allowed to trade with England, giving England a guaranteed market for its exports; many colonists did not see mercantilism as a benefit ||
 * Great Awakening/Enlightenment || Affected the political and social life of the colonies; raised ideas of political equality ||
 * French and Indian War || classwork ||