1) In the late 1600s, King James II consolidated the northern English colonies into the Dominion of New England and demanded unprecedented taxation and control, challenging land titles. 2) In the late 1600s, the overthrow of James II by William of Orange led England to expand its military, increasing taxes. By 1698, England's national debt reached £17 million as taxes could not keep up with spending. 3) In the early 1700s, the growth of colonial newspapers helped spread information between England and its colonies, giving colonial readers an English perspective on world events.

1. Theme 7 Part1 By Jessica Jefferson