5.3 The reasons why English colonists had the strongest influence on the language, political institutions, and political principles of the country that became the United States of America

French and Indian War

a war in North America between France and Britain (both aided by indian tribes) England's strong economic and military position

American Revolution

the revolution of the American colonies against Great Britain Long experience with self-government

Industrial Revolution

A period of rapid growth in the use of machines in manufacturing and production that began in the mid-1700s England's strong economic and military position

Glorious Revolution

A reference to the political events of 1688-1689, when James II abdicated his throne and was replaced by his daughter Mary and her husband, Prince William of Orange. Long experience with self-government

The colonies consisted of about 60% British, 33% German, 7% Dutch

Amount of Colonist coming to the New World from other areas Relatively small numbers of colonist who came from nations besides England

Surrender of New Amsterdam

The Dutch peacefully giving the land to the British England's strong economic and military position

Harvard College

The oldest Institutions of Higher Learning in New England The high rates of literacy and education among the English colonial leaders

Bible Reading

The way Puritans learned how to read The high rates of literacy and education among the English colonial leaders

town meeting

This is where people (free white male landowners) talked about and decided on issues of local interest Long experience with self-government

King Philip's War

This was an armed conflict between American Indian inhabitants of present-day New England and English colonists and their Indian allies in 1675-78. England's strong economic and military position