Lesson 4: Rule Britannia! The English Empire 1660-1763 | American History Precolonial to Modern скачать в хорошем качестве

Lesson 4: Rule Britannia! The English Empire 1660-1763 | American History Precolonial to Modern

Rule Britannia! The English Empire (1660–1763) | American History How did Britain become the dominant empire in North America—and why did that success ultimately sow the seeds of rebellion? In this lesson, we trace the rise of the English (British) Empire from the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 through the end of the French and Indian War in 1763. You’ll explore how imperial expansion, trade regulation, slavery, war, religion, and new ideas about liberty reshaped colonial society and tightened Britain’s control—while also sharpening colonial resistance. What you’ll learn in this lesson: How the Restoration under Charles II accelerated English colonial expansion Why colonies like the Carolinas, New York, and New Jersey became central to empire-building How the Navigation Acts and mercantilism restricted colonial trade and fueled resentment The impact of the Glorious Revolution and the rise of “English liberty” in the colonies How slavery expanded after 1660—and how resistance erupted in events like the Stono Rebellion What the New York Conspiracy Trials reveal about fear, race, and class in colonial cities How the consumer revolution reshaped colonial identity, debt, and inequality Why the Great Awakening and Enlightenment challenged traditional authority How repeated imperial wars culminated in the French and Indian War (1754–1763) Why Britain’s victory in 1763 created new conflicts over taxation, governance, and rights This lesson shows how Britain’s growing power brought prosperity, coercion, and contradiction—laying the political, economic, and ideological groundwork for the American Revolution. 📘 This video is part of EDEN’s American History course: The Americas: Pre-1492 to the Twenty-First Century Full courses on EDEN include personalized learning paths, adaptive assessments, and 24/7 AI tutoring. 🔗 Learn more and explore the full course at eden-ed.com