George Grenville – Prime Minister – colonists should help pay debt created from French and Indian War. Later on became member of Parliament.
The first explorers were looking for a way to go to Asia from Europe by sea and did not know about America. The most famous explorer was Christopher Columbus.
Colonial 1700s Unit 1.5. Mercantilism Mercantilism – goal is for country (Britain) to be self- sufficient using its colonies for raw products and consumers.
Daily Agenda: Essential Question: Was slavery a “necessary evil” in the successful development of the American colonies? Homework: Complete Document Analysis.
Thursday, January 16 th
Wednesday, Jan. 15 th
Colonial 1700s
Turmoil Over Taxation