Middle Atlantic region Northwest Territory New England colonies Bellwork: Day 2 - In which area did farming, flat lands, plush soil, and a long growing season most influence the colonial economy? Southern colonies Middle Atlantic region Northwest Territory New England colonies D.

Learning Targets U1T5 - I can compare New England, Middle, and Southern colonies in terms of political structure. U1T6 – I can describe the basic enlightenment principles of equal rights, consent of the governed, social contract, and separation of powers. U1T7 - I can analyze how basic enlightenment principles are reflected in the Declaration of Independence.  

Agree or Disagree If you agree with the following statements move towards the window side of the room If you disagree with the following statements move towards the hallway side of the room. Write-Rally-Robin

agree disagree A single student should be chosen to create all of the rules/consequences at BSHS

disagree agree The power to create laws should be in the hands of the local police force.

disagree agree Members of Congress should not have to face trial for crimes while in office so they can focus on making laws.

Trail to Self-Government Mayflower Compact “Everyone must agree to pass a law” Fundamental Orders of Connecticut “Worlds first Constitution” House of Burgess “First Legislative Body of Self-Government”

Colonial Political Structure Least People and Most Power King owns all land and makes ALL decisions PARLIAMENT: LAW-MAKING BODY THAT ADVISES THE KING GOVERNOR: THE KING’S REPRESENTATIVE WHO WAS APPOINTED BY THE KING TO RULE THE COLONY ASSEMBLIES: APPOINTED/ELECTED SELF COLONY LAW-MAKING BODY N Most People and Least Power TOWN MEETINGS: GATHERING OF LAND-OWNING COLONISTS TO TALK ABOUT TAXES, MONEY, AND LAWS

Colonial Political Structure Draw a card- All students with Red Dot Cards get to stand in the middle of the class- You are the class representatives All students with Green Dots sit around the red dots- you are land owning MEN who voted in the representatives to vote on your behalf All students with no dots you will have no say in the government- you represent slaves, indentured servants, and poor people you stand by window House of Burgess Activity: Create cards for each student (20 with green dots, 7 with red dots, and 3 blank).

Colonial Political Structure The inner circle gets to create three new class rules that will last for the rest of the class period. The land-owning people have 30 seconds to voice their ideas to the representatives. The representatives have 4 minutes to come up with new laws. I, the governor, have final authority to approve the rules. In making my decision, I will keep in mind what our principal, “The King” would approve. I carry out or veto the rules.

House of Burgess Discussion Did everyone get a say in the creation of the rules? Do you think that is fair? Why or Why not? How did you feel when the Governor vetoed your rules? How do you feel about being a part of a government that you cannot change the leader of? Many colonists began feeling unhappy about the little bit of power they had in the colonies so far away from the British King

Reasons for the Declaration of independence There are 2 main reason as to why the colonists wrote a Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. Influenced by Enlightenment Philosophers ideas Problems with England Video of Declaration of Independence- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRZCqb4jYj4&f eature=watch_response

Enlightenment Philosophers ideas There were many philosophers in Europe that were writing books about Government and equality. Here are some of there ideas: Equal rights: The belief that all persons, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, age, etc., have the same rights as everyone else. Consent of the governed: The political theory that governments gain their authority from their people. A government is not valid if the people do not give their consent. Social Contract: the idea that people give up some of their rights to protect the common good. Separation of Powers: the principle of dividing the powers of a government among different branches to guard against abuse of authority.

Why declaration of independence? Annotate the Declaration of independence. Use a highlighter to identify Enlightenment themes. Write next to it in the margin which idea it is talking about.

Exit Slip Complete Questions # 1-7 on your Exit Slip/Study Guide Handout. Remember to improve any answers to questions which have not been scored a “3” or “mastery” To achieve mastery: Answer the question completely Provide detail and examples discussed in class Write in complete sentences