Colonial Life Review

Colonial Life Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

How were colonial govs set up and how did the Glorious Rev in England affect them?

Describe the slave trade and how it affected the colonies: The English would trade with Africans for workers, at first they were told that they would just go to America work until they paid off the trade cost and would be set free. It affected the colonies because they got new workers which helped with their hard labor.

Describe colonial trade and taxes: in the 1700’s Europeans started the triangle trade which involved Africa and America

Describe the commercial rev in the colonies: Most colonists wanted luxury items such as tea and sugar. this started the revolution which led many British companies to become profitable

Describe how the enlightenment affected the colonies: It gave the colonies law and changed it for the better.

Describe the Great awakening in the colonies: