The year 1689 was a significant year in both European and American history. William of Orange, a Dutchman and his English wife became King William III and Queen Mary II of England. This was significant in that it changed who ruled the British colonies in America. New England experienced a Glorious Revolution in 1689, where they removed and jailed Governor Andros, put a temporary government in place and awaited instructions from England. New England experienced their first taste of revolution, they were able to overthrow a governor put in place by the previous monarch. Also in 1689, the French and Indian War began, which was a struggle between the French and English colonies. These changes in leadership, revolution and war would influence the fate of New York. Jacob Leisler was a senior captain in the militia of New York, he was also an immigrant from Germany and a leading citizen of city. Leisler became the leader of the Leisler Rebellion against British authority from 1689 to 1691.
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This was a step towards revolution close to 100 years earlier before the American Revolution. Governor Nicholson, the governor in place before William of Orange took power in England, was proclaimed a traitor and Leisler drafted a paper stating that Nicholson was a traitor and promised to hold the city until England sent a new governor, this paper was signed by all of the captains. Leisler was a revolutionary before his own time, he was able to take a role of leadership and gain supporters on all
This was a step towards revolution close to 100 years earlier before the American Revolution. Governor Nicholson, the governor in place before William of Orange took power in England, was proclaimed a traitor and Leisler drafted a paper stating that Nicholson was a traitor and promised to hold the city until England sent a new governor, this paper was signed by all of the captains. Leisler was a revolutionary before his own time, he was able to take a role of leadership and gain supporters on all