10 October 2014 Do now: Write a min of 5 lines: If you were starting your own colony from scratch, what would be your first 3 rules? Explain your reasoning for each rule. (number your rules 1-3) Have your homework out on your desk. Today, I will analyze a primary document. Also, I will understand why the colonization of Plymouth almost failed and how the Natives helped those colonists.

Jamestown continued Tobacco exports take off  30,000 lbs a year in 1620. Importation of slaves begins in 1619 and increases as tobacco exports rise. Representative government: House of Burgesses = male settlers select representatives and those representatives make laws for everyone. Early Virginians had greater freedoms than those living in England. That begins to change in the 1670s. Only white, male, landowners could vote.

Discuss Cause and Effect chart on page 87

Plymouth Why did the Pilgrims come to America? To set up a community where they could practice their religion freely. They wanted to be separate from the Church of England and took the concept of separate church and state literally (this wasn’t well received in England) How did their goals differ from those that founded Jamestown? Jamestown founded for wealth (joint-stock company) Plymouth founded for religious freedom.

Mayflower Compact