Module 4: Chapter 4 "Rule Brittania! The English Empire, 1660-1763

Image from Chapter 4 of U.S. History (opens in new window) from OpenStax, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License v4.0 with the image information:  Isaac Royall and his family, seen here in a 1741 portrait by Robert Feke (modified), moved to Medford, Massachusetts, from the West Indian island of Antigua, bringing enslaved people with them. They were an affluent British colonial family, proud of their success and the success of the British Empire.

Last module, you learned about the establishment of the Chesapeake Bay and New England colonies.  In this module, you will read about the rest of the thirteen original colonies including the Restoration colonies.  You will also learn about England's intervention into American trade using the Navigation Acts, the Glorious Revolution's legacy to the concept of liberty, a consumer revolution in the 18th century, a religious revival known as the Great Awakening, and a number of wars for empire that will set the stage for the American Revolution.  Students will gain an appreciation of how American history fits into a larger global context.

1. Recall some of the causes and/or consequences of the Restoration period (CO 1 and 2).
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and/or outcomes of the Glorious Revolution (CO 1 and 2).
3. Recognize the impact of slavery and the consumer revolution (CO 1 and 2).
4. Identify some of the most important aspects of the Great Awakening and/or the Enlightenment (CO 1 and 2).
5. Recall some of the most important facts about the wars for empire (CO 1 and 2)
6. (Sources Assignment only) Analyze primary sources from the chapter (CO 1-3).

To achieve these objectives::

1. Read the Module 4 Introduction above
   
2. Read and view the materials in the Chapter 4 Pressbooks book below.
3. View the Chapter 4 PowerPoint below
4. Complete Module 4 quizzes/assignments/discussion boards based on chapter reading and PowerPoint.

Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities