Period 2 (jan 1, 1607 – jan 1, 1754)

Description:

British culture, ideas, economy
enlightenment -> First Great Awakening
Democratic self- governing
Lots of control over own colonies
Looked for wealth
Less enslavement of Natives than spanish
More enslaved Africans

How were the French & Dutch colonies in North America different from Spanish colonies?
More focused on trading (fur and fish) and less invasive
Worked with Native Americans (generally)
Attracted less migrants, relied more on Natives

spain and france were catholic whereas england and dutch were protestant

Definitions:

Seditious
Behavior or language aimed at starting a rebellion against a government

Libel
False written statement designed to damage the reputation of its subject
At the time only referred to whether it undermined government authority, not actually true or false

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