Salutary Neglect - an American history term that refers to an unofficial and long-lasting 17th- & 18th-century British policy of avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws, meant to keep the American colonies obedient to England.
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Period: 1570 to
Iroquois Confederation
was an alliance of five, later six, American Indian tribes—the Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, and Tuscarora—located in modern-day New York state.Written 1450 formed 1570-1600 -
Settling of Jamestown
104 English men and boys arrived in North America to start a settlement. On May 13 they picked Jamestown, Virginia for their settlement, which was named after their King, James I. -
Virginia House of Burgesses
First legislative assembly in the american colonies -
Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
Where the mayflower landed after leaving England -
Mayflower Compact-
The Mayflower Compact was the first agreement for self-government to be created and enforced in America……. democracy -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
an early agreement between the colonial communities of Hartford, Wethersfield, and Windsor that established a representative government based on the example of a number of Massachusetts colonies. It's arguably the very first constitution of the American colonies -
Bacon’s Rebellion
armed rebellion by Virginia settlers led by Nathaniel Bacon against the rule of Governor
Virginians rose because they resented Virginia Governor William Berkeley's friendly policies towards the Native Americans.farmers did not succeed in their initial goal of driving the Indians from Virginia, the rebellion did result in Berkeley being recalled to England. -
English (British) Bill of Rights
creates separation of powers, limits the powers of the king and queen, enhances the democratic election and bolsters freedom of speech. -
Glorious Revolution
replaced the reigning king, James II, with the joint monarchy of his protestant daughter Mary and her Dutch husband, William of Orange. It was the keystone of the Whig (those opposed to a Catholic succession) history of Britain.F -
Salem Witch Trials
a group of young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts, claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft. As a wave of hysteria spread throughout colonial Massachusetts, a special court convened in Salem to hear the cases -
John Peter Zenger
Printed out an article Accusing the government of rigging elections and allowing the french enemy to explore new york harbor. He was hauled to jail for 8 months