Dominion of
New England
During Salutary Neglect, the King did not pay much attention to the colonies. In 1636, Britain reinforced the Navigation Laws which regulated colonial commerce. Therefore, goods needed to be passed through England first. Colonists were discontent with the regulations, however the King in England was still for control over the colonies.
DOMINION OF NEW ENGLAND
Bloodless/
Glorious Revolution (1688-1689)
James II was overthrown by William and Mary. The English throne was then passed to William III who strongly opposed French expansion. Britain then wanted America to itself.
BLOODLESS/
GLORIOUS REVOLUTION (1688-1689)
King William's War (1689-1697), Queen Anne's War (1702-1713)
KING WILLIAM'S
WAR (1689-1697),
QUEEN ANNE'S
WAR (1702-1713)
Colonists fought and defeated French fur traders in a war to control North America. Like British authority, the colonists showed a spirit of avarice for colonial control in North America.
KING GEORGE'S
WAR (1744-1748)
The colonists were drawn into war against France, who was allied with Spain. New England invaded New France, and with aid from British fleet, the colonists were able to capture French fortress of Louisbourg and control over St. Lawrence River. Once again, the colonists defended their control over North America.
KING GEORGE'S
WAR (1744-1748)
Caused over control of the Ohio County where Virginia summoned George Washington to fight against the French Again allied with British authority, the colonies fought for their dominance in North America.
SEVEN YEARS
WAR (1756-1763)
The Seven Years War
(1756-1763)
The Treaty of Paris 1763
Ended the Seven Year's War where Britain (and the colonies) were against the French and Indians. The British gained Spanish Florida and French territory. Britain had become the superior power in North America.