Colonial Government GOAL : TO UNDERSTAND HOW…..“Americans began to develop a common national identity among its diverse regional and cultural population based on democratic ideals. The democratic ideals were reflected in government.”

Colonial Governments The English monarch had power over all colonies. Privy Council – set English rules in colonies. Most colonies were allowed to run on their own. Governors: Highest power in each colony.

Do NOT need to copy…. Colonial Governments Governors King and Queen Privy Council Colonial Governments Governors

Colonial Governments Types How Chosen Function Governors Do NOT NEED to copy Types How Chosen Function Governors Elected by People Approved legislature, carried out policies Assemblies Made laws, set policy, controlled the military Town Meeting Representatives from the town Determined support of local schools, regulated land usage.

Town Meetings Town Meetings: Created to provide representative government. Originated in New England Colonies In town meetings people talked about and decided issues of local interest.

Colonial Assemblies Assemblies: Created to provide representative government to help make laws and set policy. (Much like: Parliament) Created to provide representative government.

Colonial Assemblies Bicameral Legislature: a lawmaking body made up of two houses, or groups.

Virginia’s Assembly (Jamestown) House of Burgesses : members were elected by colonists to represent towns Important to the development of democracy in the thirteen colonies because it provided an example of a representative form of government

Colonial Government Review What type of government do we have today? How are colonial governments similar to our government today?