Wednesday, October 15, 2014 TODAY: You will learn about: How the colonists began to develop democratic principles that influenced the current American government. You will be able to: Explain what life was like in the New England Colonies. Participate in a mock town meeting arguing the extent to which religion should be included in government. Explain the extent to which the New England colonies developed democratic principles.

Warm Up – Color the New England Colonies on your worksheet

Why were the New England Colonies Founded? Religious Freedom – Escape persecution

Geography & Climate Long/cold winters Rocky/hilly wilderness Forest & sea provided useful resources

Economy & Trade Fishing/Whales Lumbering Shipbuilding Small Farms Trading ports

Importance of Religion Religion was the center of everything

Government Self-Governing – Based in religion (Massachusetts) – Laws were very strict (Massachusetts) – Separation of Church and State (CT, RI) Town meetings to discuss and vote on issues

“Town Meeting” We will participate in a mock town meeting, much like the colonists did in New England. One person talks at a time and you must support the side you are given, even if you do not agree with it. You may use any notes from this unit to help you.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 TODAY: You will learn about: How the colonists began to develop democratic principles that influenced the current American government. You will be able to: Explain what life was like in the New England Colonies. Participate in a mock town meeting arguing the extent to which religion should be included in government. Examine documents from the Salem Witch Trials to determine causes and effects. Explain the extent to which the New England colonies developed democratic principles.

“Town Meeting” We will participate in a mock town meeting, much like the colonists did in New England. One person talks at a time and you must support the side you are given, even if you do not agree with it. You may use any notes from this unit to help you.

“Town Meeting” Should we allow religious toleration OR should we have one religion in our colony? Massachusetts – Puritans Only men who were church goers could vote Laws were based in religion – Governor had most power Connecticut Fundamental Orders of CT – all men could vote Governor was given less power – more like a representative government

Town Meeting Discussion What are the positives of holding a town meeting to discuss issues? What are possible downsides? Sometimes discussing issues at a town meeting were not enough. You know that Connecticut breaks away from Massachusetts. Other issues were considered so severe that they held trials!

Salem Witch Trials ( ) Read “Salem Witch Crisis: Summary” as a class.

What do you think? “innocent until proven guilty” “guilty until proven innocent” Were the accused…

Reading like a Historian Why would there be so many accusations all at once, all of a sudden? We will look at EVIDENCE from the trials to help us figure out: – What might have caused the crisis – How it affected the rights of the accused in the future.

Looking at Evidence

Friday, October 17, 2014 TODAY: You will learn about: How the colonists began to develop democratic principles that influenced the current American government. You will be able to: Explain what life was like in the New England Colonies. Participate in a mock town meeting arguing the extent to which religion should be included in government. Examine documents from the Salem Witch Trials to determine causes and effects. Explain the extent to which the New England colonies developed democratic principles.

Salem Witch Trials ( ) Read “Salem Witch Crisis: Summary” as a class.

What do you think? “innocent until proven guilty” “guilty until proven innocent” Were the accused…

Reading like a Historian Why would there be so many accusations all at once, all of a sudden? We will look at EVIDENCE from the trials to help us figure out: – What might have caused the crisis – How it affected the rights of the accused in the future.

Looking at Evidence

What do you think? How does the information gathered from Evidence C & D change your opinion of what was happening in Salem? Predict how the Salem Witch Trials helped to change the legal system in the United States.

What can you do with all the information you learned about the New England Colonies? Explain what life was like in the New England Colonies. Participate in a mock town meeting arguing the extent to which religion should be included in government. Examine documents from the Salem Witch Trials to determine causes and effects. Explain the extent to which the New England colonies developed democratic principles.

BIG IDEA TOPIC: New England’s Major Influence on America Make a list of the ways in which the New England Colonies contributed to America today. Use your notes from today and your chart on the colonies to make your list.