Unit 4, Lesson 7

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?