In New York there was a dreadful tragedy.

For the new governor, Slaughter, was persuaded to order the execution of the leaders in the rising against Andros.

Massachusetts did not get her old charter back, but she got another charter.

This provided that the king should appoint the governor, but the people should elect a House of Representatives.

The most important result of this new arrangement was a series of disputes between the king's governor and the people's representatives.