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The Growth of Representative Government

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Page 1: The Growth of Representative Government. 1) Why did the colonists start to make their own laws and form governments that were different from a Monarchy?

The Growth of Representative Government

Page 2: The Growth of Representative Government. 1) Why did the colonists start to make their own laws and form governments that were different from a Monarchy?

1) Why did the colonists start to make their own laws and form governments that were different from a Monarchy?

Page 3: The Growth of Representative Government. 1) Why did the colonists start to make their own laws and form governments that were different from a Monarchy?

Because of the distance between England and the east coast of America.

Page 4: The Growth of Representative Government. 1) Why did the colonists start to make their own laws and form governments that were different from a Monarchy?
Page 5: The Growth of Representative Government. 1) Why did the colonists start to make their own laws and form governments that were different from a Monarchy?

2) How did the House of Burgesses influence the growth of representative government in America?

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1619It was the first representative assembly in the American Colonies.

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How did the Mayflower Compact influence the growth of representative government?

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1620• Self- Government•Majority Rules•Social Contract –

people agreed on laws and rules that were for the good of the colony.

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How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut influence the growth of representative government?

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1638The first written Constitution.

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What is a constitution?

• A rule book.

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