*The American Yawp is an evolving, collaborative text. Please click here to improve this chapter.* I. IntroductionII. Consumption and Trade in the British AtlanticIII. Slavery, Anti-Slavery and Atlantic ExchangeIV. Pursuing Political, Religious and Individual FreedomV. Seven Years’ WarVI. Pontiac’s WarVII. ConclusionVIII. Primary SourcesIX. Reference Material I. Introduction Eighteenth-century American culture moved in competing directions. Commercial, military, and cultural ties … Continue reading 4. Colonial Society