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African Slavery
first African slaves were captured which evolved into a large part of American history through out the Civil War. -
Impact of Slave Trade
1600-1700’s Weakened Africa greatly, crashed their economy, and depleted their population. -
King William’s War
1689-1697 War between England and France for colonial supremacy in America. -
Florida Slave Policy
Florida offered escaped slaves refuge if they converted to Catholics, provided incentive for slaves to escape. -
Wool Act of 1699
act forbade wool in North America -
Tobacco Plantations
Grew tobacco, which was more than a quarter of North Americas export. -
Queen Anne’s War
1702-1713 War over slave trading privileges in which England prevails in fight between them, Spain, and France -
Virginia Slave Code
Stated there was no criminal charge for a slave dieing during punishment. -
Peace of Utrecht
Allowed Britain to supply slaves to Spanish colonies. -
Hat Act of 1732
Forbade the production of hats in North America -
Molasses Act of 1733
British enacted, controlled where North America could get its sugar. -
Stono Rebellion
Large rebellion, which led to the closure of the Charleston slave trade for ten years. -
War of Jenkin’s Era
1739-1743 Led to the lasting border of Georgia and Florida. -
King George’s War
1744-1748 First time the concluding battle of a European war had been fought in North America. -
Iron Act of 1750
Forbade the production of Iron in North America. -
French and Indian War
1754-1763 Last of the great colonial wars, Britain won.