unit 4, lesson 7
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U.S HistoryTRANSCRIPT
What brought on democratic ideas
in colonial america?
Unit 4, Lesson 7: Mr. Casey
AGENDA
New vocabulary
Early colonial government
colonial government (Limitations)
democracy(noun) a government that is run by the people
citizen
(noun) a member of a country
representatives(noun) a person who is chosen to act for others
assembly(noun) a gathering of elected representatives for a specific purpose
town meeting(noun) a gathering of people who live a town to discuss issues
county seat(noun) a place where a county government is located
Early Colonial governments
Early governments formed out of necessity. they
needed a way to keep order
The early governments were based on
“The HOUSE OF COMMONS”
Early Colonial governments
The house of Commons was a representative
body that advised the king
on courses of action
Early Colonial governments
house of burgesses (jamestown, 1619)
mayflower Compact (Massachusetts, 1620)
Fundamental orders of connecticut (1639)
Early Colonial governments
These governments allowed colonists to make decisions on local issues, but the
ultimate authority was...
THE KING!
Limited representation & Powers
Limited Representation1. Only white land owners could be part of colonial governments
2. could vote on local matters
Limited powers1.The British government could pass laws on the colonies without their consent... THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE PROBLEMS!
DISCUSSION
Why do you think limited representation and power would be a problem?
What do you think it would be like to have a “foreign” power making laws for you?