Dominion of New England (jan 1, 1686 – jan 1, 1689)

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[1686 - 1689]

King James II combined the New England colonies into one royal colony
- purpose: facilitate defense & enforcement of laws
- angered colonists

Banned all colonial assembles, limited town meetings, courts, press, and schools

Dominion ended w/ Glorious Revolution

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