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?
The colonist had a self government.


Describe the slave trade and how it affected the colonies:
It was a trade in the 1700’s between Europe, Africa, and America for goods and slaves.

Describe colonial trade and taxes:
The English believed in mercantilism and they wanted to tax any goods going to the colonies.

Describe the commercial rev in the colonies:
Most farmers wanted luxury goods like sugar and tea so they started the commercial rev.

Describe how the enlightenment affected the colonies:
They colonist started having more scientific ideas.


Describe the Great awakening in the colonies:
The great awakening was a religious movement in the mid 1700’s where the preachers went from town to town giving ceremonies.