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Há 5 dias · In the summer of 1688 the Eastern Indians made war upon us, killed and took many inhabitants and spoiled our settlements; but as soon as Sir Edmund Andros returned from New York he appointed such forces as checked the Indians and reduced them to such straits that they were on the point of submission.
Há 3 dias · The Government of Rhode Island having agreed not to stand suit with the King over the Quo Warranto, the Lords agree to recommend that Sir Edmund Andros be empowered to receive the surrender of the Charter, promising them the King's countenance and protection, and to exercise there the same powers of government for that Colony as for ...
Há 4 dias · The Indians complained of this to Sir Edmund Andros at Albany, where several of the Five Nations were present to congratulate. Among their complaints, that of the capture of their brothers was well described. Every nation has its particular speaker, who at the conclusion of his discourse lays at the Governor's feet a belt of wampum.
Há 19 horas · Edmund Andros was appointed royal governor, and tasked with governing the new Dominion under his direct rule. Colonial assemblies and town meetings were restricted, new taxes were levied, and rights were abridged.
Há 3 dias · History of England. The Glorious Revolution [a] is the sequence of events that led to the deposition of James II and VII in November 1688. He was replaced by his daughter Mary II and her Dutch husband, William III of Orange, who was also his nephew. The two ruled as joint monarchs of England, Scotland, and Ireland until Mary's death in 1694.
Major middle-age events: King James II Takes The British Throne, New York Becomes Royal Province, King Louis XIV Drives French Huguenots to North America, Dominion of New England Created, Edmund Andros Initiates King William’s War, The Toleration Act of 1689, Quaker “Petition Against Slavery” Drafted, The Glorious Revolution, Boston Revolt of 1689, William & Mary of Orange Become King ...
Há 5 dias · Sir George’s widow sold it to Edmund Andros of Guernsey (c. 1682), from whom it descended to the Le Mesurier family. Alderney is now in the Bailiwick of Guernsey but has its own local administration.
