Documents
What is the name of document created by the Pilgrims to ensure order in their new colony.
Mayflower Compact
What is a New England town meeting?
A group of adult white male colonists that would gather to discuss and vote on town issues.
Explain the house of Burgesses.
Jamestown was split into county's. The colonists of each county would elect two representatives to speak for them in the house of burgesses.
A colony that allowed for the people to choose their own governor
Self-governing colonies
In 1215, English subjects won very important rights from the Magna Carta. Which of the was following a right that was carried over to the colonies?
Rule of law
Double Jeopardy!!!!!
The following is an excerpt from William Penn’s “Frame of Government”:
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a. The people should have the power to choose their own representatives
b. The king should have all power
c. Representatives should be chosen randomly
d. The people should vote directly on issues
Based on this excerpt, William Penn would most likely agree with which statement?
a. The people should have the power to choose their own representatives
King James II was overthrown by the prince of Orange and was replaced by his Daughter Queen Mary
A religious movement that caused people to start thinking for themselves
The Great Awakening
Double Jeopardy!!!!!!!
There were two documents created that were considered early forms of constitution.
What were the names of the two documents?
Which colonies were they for?
Who created them?
Frame of government was developed by William Penn in Pennsylvania
Fundamental orders of Connecticut was developed by Thomas Hooker in Connecticut
What type of government did Jamestown have?
The first democratically elected government
What social reform caused Oglethorpe take up that led to the founding of Georgia?
Prison Reform
Double Jeopardy!!!!
a written grant, by which a body such as a company or colony is founded, and its rights and privileges defined.
Charter
William Penn established 3 frameworks of government what were they?
1. Governor
2. Provincial Council
3. General Assembly
Explain why Bacons rebellion was important.
It influenced the founding of the United States the people saw they could rebel against the government
Double Jeopardy!!!!
Who were the two leaders that founded a colony as Safe Havens?
Which colonies were they?
and who were the safe havens for?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a safe haven for Quakers
Lord Baltimore founded Maryland as a safe haven for Christianity
The idea that the people give someone power.
Social Contract
What are the 3 rights guarenteed to the English people on the English Bill of Rights?
1. Life, Liberty and Property
2. Freedom of Religion
3. Freedom of Speech in Parliament
The list below identifies three features of colonial America.
Which title best describes the list?
Self-Government in the Colonies
Roger Williams was the first colonial leader to establish what ideal?
Separation of church and state
There were two types of colonies where the King was the only person allowed to choose the governor. Name those colonies...
Royal colonies and Proprietary colonies