Do Now 9/23 What do you imagine the life of a slave was like back in the 1500-1800’s? Be descriptive. If slavery existed today, what do you think a modern-day slave’s life would look like?

North Carolina/Roanoke colony Do Now 9/24 North Carolina/Roanoke colony

Do Now 9/25 13 colonies map

Matching colony traits to the colony Do Now 9/26 Matching colony traits to the colony

Do Now 9/27

Which came first? The Declaration of Independence was signed. The Constitution of the United States was written. Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, was founded. 1607 1776 1787

Which came first? Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, was founded. The Declaration of Independence was signed. The Constitution of the United States was written. 1607 1776 1787

I. WHY did European Explorers want to start colonies in the New World? Explorers came seeking out the new world for economic competition, conflicts over religion and competition for political power To get permission to start a colony in the New World, they needed a charter or a joint-stock company. Charter: a formal document that outline the colony’s geographic boundaries and specific how it would be governed Joint-stock company: A business owned by many people Colony: country or area under the full or partial political control of another country

II. WHY did other Europeans follow explorers to live in the colonies? MOST Europeans (now called colonists) came to America . . . Seeking freedom to practice their own religion For the chance to own land To start a new life Some colonists did not have a choice because . . . They were convicts/prisoners forced to come over to work off their debts (became indentured servants) They were Africans brought to the colonies as slaves seeking freedom and wanted to practice their own religion

III. HOW did ENGLISH establish colonies? Some colonies were set up by businessmen who hoped to profit from resources found in the New World Several colonies were set up people looking for a place to practice their religion freely. One colony was set up as a refuge for debtors (people who owed money) All colonies had total support from the England King and government England, Britain, France and Spain were all competing with each to get the most new land! Charter was issued

IV. What was the government of the ENGLISH colonies like? Colonies were far away from England but they needed to be able to make their own laws and keep peace and order Colonies developed different forms of government Most were self-governing Colonists elected members to a general assembly, which made their laws Most had a king-appointed governor Governor = king’s representative, so they could overrule the elected assembly Colonies were more democratic than England Only free, white, land-owning men were allowed to vote. Sometimes voters had to also belong to the preferred church. Women, servants, slaves and skilled tradesmen who were not landowners, had no voting rights.

V. What did the ENGLISH colonies look like? By 1733 there were 13 English colonies along the Atlantic East Coast They are grouped into 3 distinct regions: New England Colonies MA, RI, CT, NH Settled for religious freedom, little farming, diverse economy Middle Colonies NY, PA, NJ, DE Settled by MANY European countries, lots of farming, diverse Southern Colonies MD, VA, NC, SC, GA Mostly farming, saw rise of cash crops and plantations The regions had different climates and resources that encourage settlers to develop different ways of life. Settler = colonist

Exit Ticket: Answer in complete sentences on a half sheet of paper What are three distinct regions into which the colonies can be grouped? What is a charter? What did assemblies do? Who was denied the right to vote in the colonies? In which colony would you most like to have settled? In which colony would you least like to have settled?

Reasons for settlement: Geography and climate: Settlers: Government: North Carolina Colony Name: Reasons for settlement: Geography and climate: Settlers: Government: Economy: Religion: