Cause - Economic Crisis Flashcards
1
Q
What economic impact did the First Indian War have?
A
- Half of New England’s towns attacked
- Springfield entirely burnt to ground
- Population growth of 3% per year
- Asked for military assistance from England - rise in tax burden under Governor Andros
2
Q
When were the navigation acts passed?
A
- 1651
- 1660
- 1662
- 1673
3
Q
What did the Navigation Acts do?
A
- Goods imported to England and its territories had to be carried on English ships
- To remove the Dutch monopoly
- All crews of English ships had to be at least half English by nationality
- Goods must travel to England first
4
Q
What was the impact of the Navigation Acts?
A
- Removal of Dutch monopoly
- Influenced Charles 11 and James 11 to attempt centralised control
- Reduced money and resources flowing into Massachusetts - directed towards England
- Impossible to send grain to England - Salem farmers forced to diversify
- Fishermen forced to pay higher fees to transport to England compared to Dutch’s best shipping rates for fish.
