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Discussion 3-2 US History ~ Chapter 3 Topic Discussions E Lundberg Topic of Discussion – Early Representative Governments Related Topics Chapter Information ~ Ch 3; 4 sections; 29 pages Great Indian Law of the Iroquois The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732) Section 1 ~ Early Colonies Have Mixed Success Pages 60-65 The Magna Carta Section 2 ~ New England Colonies Pages 66-75 English Colonial Government Section 3 ~ The Southern Colonies Pages 76-81 Section 4 ~ The Middle Colonies Pages 82-85 The Enlightment Key Ideas Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes 1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups. 2. Taking the land. What influences did the English government have 3. The individual versus the state. 4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc. the colonists form of representative government? 5. Sectionalism. 6. Immigration and Americanization. What influence did the Native Americans have in 7. The change in social class. 8. Technology developments and the environment. the colonists form of representative government? 9. Relations with other nations. 10. Historiography, how we know things. Talking Points I Introduction As defined a colony is a group of people who leave their native country to form a community in a new land. The harsh reality is, there are many realities that need to be worked out prior to people leaving their homeland: A. Shelter B. Food source C. Protection “Who” is going to do “what” in the community? Who is management and who is the work force? So the issue at hand is, how does the community get along? There has to be some set of rules or guidelines to follow. People have to agree and follow through the established rules or agreements or they will not survive! A. This is what we are going to look at: B. What type of rules or government did the colonists come from, what were they use to C. What type of agreements, rules or self-government was established with the colonies? D. What type of government were the Native Americans using which might have an influence on the colonists as an example? Questions to Think About Supporting Materials Why was a representative form of government so Mercantilism - www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W4e_rN15xA crucial to the early colonists? Gayanashagowa - www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIWpKdfDW8E How much influence did Iroquois tribes form of Mayflower Compact - www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9GU1sd6I28 government have with the colonists? Discussion 3-2 US History ~ Chapter 3 Topic Discussions E Lundberg Topic of Discussion – Early Representative Governments Related Topics Chapter Information ~ Ch 3; 4 sections; 29 pages Great Indian Law of the Iroquois The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732) Section 1 ~ Early Colonies Have Mixed Success Pages 60-65 The Magna Carta Section 2 ~ New England Colonies Pages 66-75 English Colonial Government Section 3 ~ The Southern Colonies Pages 76-81 Section 4 ~ The Middle Colonies Pages 82-85 The Enlightment Key Ideas Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes 1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups. 2. Taking the land. What influences did the English government have 3. The individual versus the state. 4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc. the colonists form of representative government? 5. Sectionalism. 6. Immigration and Americanization. What influence did the Native Americans have in 7. The change in social class. 8. Technology developments and the environment. the colonists form of representative government? 9. Relations with other nations. 10. Historiography, how we know things. Talking Points II English Governments Monarchy A monarchy is a form of government in which sovereignty is actually embodied in a single individual (the King or Queen). A Monarchy form of government was the most common into the 19th century, but it is no longer prevalent. Where it exists, it now often takes the form of constitutional monarchy, in which the monarch retains a unique legal and ceremonial role, but exercises limited or no political power pursuant to a constitution or tradition which allocates governing authority elsewhere The Magna Carta The Magna Carta was a document signed by King John in 1215. The Magna Carta established clauses that provided protec- tion from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and parliamentary permission for taxation. This clause limits the power of rulers, and introduces the idea of lawful process and the idea of a jury. The main points of the document are: A. No-one is above the law, even the king. B. Right to a fair trial. C. People who are taxed should have some kind of representation. Questions to Think About Supporting Materials Why was a representative form of government so Mercantilism - www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W4e_rN15xA crucial to the early colonists? Gayanashagowa - www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIWpKdfDW8E How much influence did Iroquois tribes form of Mayflower Compact - www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9GU1sd6I28 government have with the colonists? Discussion 3-2 US History ~ Chapter 3 Topic Discussions E Lundberg Topic of Discussion – Early Representative Governments Related Topics Chapter Information ~ Ch 3; 4 sections; 29 pages Great Indian Law of the Iroquois The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732) Section 1 ~ Early Colonies Have Mixed Success Pages 60-65 The Magna Carta Section 2 ~ New England Colonies Pages 66-75 English Colonial Government Section 3 ~ The Southern Colonies Pages 76-81 Section 4 ~ The Middle Colonies Pages 82-85 The Enlightment Key Ideas Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes 1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups. 2. Taking the land. What influences did the English government have 3. The individual versus the state. 4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc. the colonists form of representative government? 5. Sectionalism. 6. Immigration and Americanization. What influence did the Native Americans have in 7. The change in social class. 8. Technology developments and the environment. the colonists form of representative government? 9. Relations with other nations. 10. Historiography, how we know things. Talking Points Church authority In the 16th century, religious life was an important part of the cement which held society together and formed an important basis for extending and consolidating political power. Differences in religion were likely to lead to civil unrest. Keep in mind that there was also a significant amount of religious unrest. There was the Catholic Church which was led by the Pope was at odds with the Church of England. The Reformation, which was initiated by Martin Luther was in full. It was also during this time that there was a disagreement (regarding a marriage annulment of a King) that led to the separation of the Catholic Church and eth Church of England III Colonial Governments Charter Colonies Charter colonies came the closest to being self-governing. When created, the British King granted the colonies a charter es- tablishing the rules of government, but he allowed the colonists a great amount of latitude within those rules. Rhode Island and Connecticut were both charter colonies from their founding until the American Revolution. The Massachusetts Bay Colo- ny was originally charter colony but lost its charter in 1684, and in 1691, was divided between the Plymouth Colony and Maine. Proprietary Questions to Think About Supporting Materials Why was a representative form of government so Mercantilism - www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W4e_rN15xA crucial to the early colonists? Gayanashagowa - www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIWpKdfDW8E How much influence did Iroquois tribes form of Mayflower Compact - www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9GU1sd6I28 government have with the colonists? Discussion 3-2 US History ~ Chapter 3 Topic Discussions E Lundberg Topic of Discussion – Early Representative Governments Related Topics Chapter Information ~ Ch 3; 4 sections; 29 pages Great Indian Law of the Iroquois The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732) Section 1 ~ Early Colonies Have Mixed Success Pages 60-65 The Magna Carta Section 2 ~ New England Colonies Pages 66-75 English Colonial Government Section 3 ~ The Southern Colonies Pages 76-81 Section 4 ~ The Middle Colonies Pages 82-85 The Enlightment Key Ideas Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes 1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups. 2. Taking the land. What influences did the English government have 3. The individual versus the state. 4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc. the colonists form of representative government? 5. Sectionalism. 6. Immigration and Americanization. What influence did the Native Americans have in 7. The change in social class. 8. Technology developments and the environment. the colonists form of representative government? 9. Relations with other nations. 10. Historiography, how we know things. Talking Points A proprietary colony was similar to a fiefdom. In these colonies, an individual or group essentially owned the colony, control- ling all of the actions and institutions of government. Most of the British colonies in North America---including Virginia, Geor- gia, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maine, Maryland, New York, New Jersey and Delaware---were of this type for at least part of their existence. Pennsylvania, in fact, still takes its name from its first proprietary governor, William Penn. Royal Colonies A Royal colony was one that was directly controlled by the Crown. The governments were appointed by the Crown, and car- ried out the orders and wishes of the Crown, not private or local interests (except, of course, with the consent of the Monar- chy.) For all or part of the colonial period, the Carolinas, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York were Royal colonies. Mercantilism Mercantilism stipulates that in order to build economic strength, a nation must export more than it imports.