Focus Questions Do you think that a country needs to have rules and laws? Explain. How can people today ensure they are represented in their government? Do you think that the people that came to the New World created rules and laws? Give examples.

Focus Questions 1. Do you believe the Democratic and Republican parties chose an African-American and a woman candidate for: A. Their beliefs B. They believe the country is ready for that kind of change C. Political Gain D. All of the above Explain your answer. (It can be more than one) 2. Which barrier do you believe will be easier to break? A. Which barrier will break? Explain why.

Self-Government in America I. Magna Carta A. King John B. Signing C. Effect D. Importance II. English Bill of Rights III. Colonial Government A. Virginia House of Burgesses B. Mayflower Compact C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut IV. Impact of Self Government

A. King John Who was King John? King of England, early 13th century Why didn’t the English like him? Unfair taxes Rules limiting individual rights Dictator

Self-Government in America I. Magna Carta A. King John B. Signing C. Effect D. Importance II. English Bill of Rights III. Colonial Government A. Virginia House of Burgesses B. Mayflower Compact C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut IV. Impact of Self Government

B. Signing How did the people react to his policies? People were angered, especially nobles Forced king to sign the Magna Carta protect the rights of the people June, 1215 “Great Charter” signed

Self-Government in America I. Magna Carta A. King John B. Signing C. Effect D. Importance II. English Bill of Rights III. Colonial Government A. Virginia House of Burgesses B. Mayflower Compact C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut IV. Impact of Self Government

C. Effect Effects of the Magna Carta Limited the king’s power Protected individual rights Due process – protect all rights Property protection Proper taxation Initially only protected nobles Foundation for protection of all people

Self-Government in America I. Magna Carta A. King John B. Signing C. Effect D. Importance II. English Bill of Rights III. Colonial Government A. Virginia House of Burgesses B. Mayflower Compact C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut IV. Impact of Self Government

D. Importance Importance of the Magna Carta 1st written western document acknowledging protecting individual rights Served as example for future English and colonial documents

Self-Government in America I. Magna Carta A. King John B. Signing C. Effect D. Importance II. English Bill of Rights III. Colonial Government A. Virginia House of Burgesses B. Mayflower Compact C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut IV. Impact of Self Government

II. English Bill of Rights Passed by England’s Parliament, 1689 Furthered protecting individual rights Consent of the governed Basis for first 10 amendments “Bill of Rights” - Right to petition - Right to bear arms - freedom from taxation w/out representation

Self-Government in America I. Magna Carta A. King John B. Signing C. Effect D. Importance II. English Bill of Rights III. Colonial Government A. Virginia House of Burgesses B. Mayflower Compact C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut IV. Impact of Self Government

III. Colonial Government American Colonial Rights English men and women in America saw themselves as English citizens maintain their rights To ensure rights - established colonial governments support self-government, protecting individual rights

Self-Government in America I. Magna Carta A. King John B. Signing C. Effect D. Importance II. English Bill of Rights III. Colonial Government A. Virginia House of Burgesses B. Mayflower Compact C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut IV. Impact of Self Government

A. Virginia House of Burgesses 1st colonial assembly in 13 colonies Established 1619 1st representative government in colonies Elected representatives determine laws, policies

Self-Government in America I. Magna Carta A. King John B. Signing C. Effect D. Importance II. English Bill of Rights III. Colonial Government A. Virginia House of Burgesses B. Mayflower Compact C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut IV. Impact of Self Government

B. Mayflower Compact Pilgrims and Puritans, 1620 sailing to America Male members created a compact set up democratic system protect individual rights

Self-Government in America I. Magna Carta A. King John B. Signing C. Effect D. Importance II. English Bill of Rights III. Colonial Government A. Virginia House of Burgesses B. Mayflower Compact C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut IV. Impact of Self Government

C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut 1st written colonial constitution, 1639 protected rights of colonists in Connecticut Established religious tolerant government example for future colonial constitutions

Self-Government in America I. Magna Carta A. King John B. Signing C. Effect D. Importance II. English Bill of Rights III. Colonial Government A. Virginia House of Burgesses B. Mayflower Compact C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut IV. Impact of Self Government

IV. Impact of Self Government Results of Colonial Self-Government Colonists believed their rights as British citizens were secure 2. Distance from Britain caused colonists to be self-governed, self-sufficient 3. British eventually threatened colonists’ self-government – they rebelled

Self-Government in America I. Magna Carta A. King John B. Signing C. Effect D. Importance II. English Bill of Rights III. Colonial Government A. Virginia House of Burgesses B. Mayflower Compact C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut IV. Impact of Self Government

Colonial Government Questions If you controlled society what rules would you impose? Give a reason for why you chose each law. 2. What rights do you feel are the most important in your life today? 3. Would you be willing to fight for those rights? Why or why not?