The Thirteen Colonies

By grimaldi8

  • Forming the New England confederation

    Forming the New England confederation
    Massachusetts, Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Haven colonies form the New England Confederation

  • Passing several Laws

    Passing several Laws
    The England government passed sever laws to control colonial trade and ensure the colonies remained profitable

  • New Provision

    New Provision
    Parliament added a new provision

  • Passing a new law

    Passing a new law
    Parliament passed a new law, requiring that almost everything being shipped to the colonies pass through England so they could tax them.

  • Tightening control

    Tightening control
    Parliament tightened its control even more, merchants now had to pay a tax or duty on certain goods called "enumerated articles".

  • Death

    Death
    Charles II died

  • The Glorious Revolution

    The Glorious Revolution
    News of the glorious revolution reached America in the spring. Colonial leaders acted quick

  • War

    War
    At this time England's attention began to turn away fro the colonies. War with Spain broke out in 1701.

  • Another death of a king

    Another death of a king
    After reigning for 72 years, king Louis XIV of France dies.

  • First Indigo crop growth

    First Indigo crop growth
    The first successful indigo crop was grown in South Carolina by Eliza Lucas.She experimented with crops such as ginger, figs, and indigo.Wrote about her experiences.