New Ideas in the Colonies

Great Awakening is that ministers tried to awaken a feeling of religion in colonists.

Eight of the 13 colonies were ruled by governors who were chosen by the king of England. These men could throw out lawmakers who did not follow English laws. Colonists also didn't have the right to trial by jury.

England establish colonies to make England rich.

Navigation Acts regulates that ships that are not from England or colonies had to stop in England and pay taxes before going to colonies.

1. The great awakening awakened the feeling of religion in colonists.

2. The England regulates the trade in the colonies because English wanted to use the raw materials from colonies to make finished products which they sold for high prices.

3. A jury is the mean to decide whether a person on trial is guilty or innocent. Without a jury, colonists could be judged as guilty easily for anything by English without having any power or rights to fight against.

4. Dear Mr. George,

It's been a long time that we, the colonists, are working as much as we can to make profits for our country. But it doesn't mean that we could be constantly doing this without stopping like a machine. Many of our people are suffering from poor life. Could you let us make our own rules about trades? That way, we can our improve our life quality a little bit, therefore, we have more strength and excitement to work harder.