... a secure economic base. 7. The Glorious Revolution was a fore shadow of the American Revolution. It was caused when King James II, wanting to have more control over the colonies, abolished the charter governments of New England, New York and New Jersey. This action also alienated the king in the English parliament, which eventually deposed the king and replaced him with his sister ... the individuals, who were endowed inalienable rights to life, liberty and property. The ideas of enlightenment were very appealing to the settlers in the colonies. They sent their children to schools and c...

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