Asked by Paige Boden on Jul 19, 2024
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Captain Jacob Leisler, the head of the rebel militia that took control of New York in 1689,
A) was a close ally of Sir Edmund Andros, who was trying to regain control of the Dominion of New England.
B) was overthrown and killed in so grisly a manner that the rivalry between his friends and foes polarized New York politics for years.
C) was knighted for his role in supporting the Glorious Revolution.
D) sought to impose Catholic rule but was defeated by a Protestant militia in a short but bloody civil war.
E) slaughtered so many Native Americans that wars between whites and the remaining tribes kept New York in an uproar for the next two decades.
Jacob Leisler
A German-American merchant and militia officer who led Leisler's Rebellion in the Province of New York from 1689 to 1691, challenging the authority of the English monarchy.
Rebel Militia
Informal military groups that resist established government forces, often formed in the context of civil war, rebellion, or resistance movements.
Dominion of New England
A short-lived administrative union of English colonies in North America (1686–1689) created by King James II, aimed at centralizing control and bolstering colonial defense.
- Understand the implications of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 for the British colonies in America.
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Erica RinehartJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Captain Jacob Leisler's reign as head of the rebel militia was controversial and violent. He was eventually overthrown and executed in a gruesome manner, which divided the people of New York for years to come.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the implications of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 for the British colonies in America.