GEO 350 Study Guide - Final Guide: George Whitefield, Triangular Trade, Methamphetamine
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Parcels of land consisting of about 50 acres which were given to colonists who brought indentured servants into america. Leisler"s rebellion uprising in late 17th century colonial new york, in which militia capitani seized control of lower new york from 1689 to 1691. The uprising, which occurred in the midst of britain"s "glorious revolution," reflected colonial resentment against the policies of king james ii. Royal authority was restored in 1691 by british troops sent by james" successor, william iii. Illegal trade created to generate money to buy english goods. the backbone of. Ships from new england sailed first to africa, exchanging new england rum for slaves. The slaves were shipped from africa to the caribbean (this was known as the middle passage, when many slaves died on the ships). In the caribbean, the slaves were traded for sugar and molasses. Then the ships returned to new england, where the molasses were used to make rum.
