APUSH 2.4 vocab

Question 1

mercantilism

Answer 1

This theory called for strict enforcement of trade regulations.

Question 2

navigation acts

Answer 2

Between 1650 and 1673, these acts established 3 rules for colonial trade:
- Trade to and from the colonies could be carried only by English or colonial-built ships, operated by english or colonial crews

• All goods imported into the colonies, except for some perishables, had to pass through ports in England
• Specified or “enumerated” goods from the colonies could be exported to England only. Tobacco was the original “enumerated” good, but over the years, the list was greatly expanded.

Question 3

salutary neglect

Answer 3

The policy in which England was normally very lax in enforcing regulations to the colonies.

Question 4

glorious revolution

Answer 4

This succeeded in deposing James and replacing him with William and Mary in 1688. His fall from power brought the Dominion of New England to an end, and the colonies again operated under separate charters.