1. Government, Religion, & Culture
Chapter 4 Section 2

2. Colonial Rhyme Time!
Task: Create a rhyme that summarizes our study of Colonial America
Directions:
The first person in the row will write a single line that addresses Colonial America.
This person will then pass the paper to the student behind, who will then attempt to create a corresponding line that rhymes with the previous statement.
The paper must reach the last student, and then be repeated in the opposite direction.

3. 1. English Bill of Rights Signed by William & Mary in 1689
Guarantees certain basic rights to all citizens
Inspires US Bill of Rights

4. 2. The English had to export (sell) more goods abroad than it imported (bought) from foreign markets in order to make money.
3. Navigation Acts: merchants must use English ships
Sugar, tobacco can’t be sent outside English empire
RESULT: smuggling

5. Charter Colonies
Charters given to groups of settlers
Colonists elect their own governors, legislatures
Connecticut, Rhode Island

6. Proprietary Colonies
Individuals or groups that were granted land
Free to rule as they wish
Upper house appointed, lower house elected
Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania

7. Royal colonies Colonies ruled directly by Great Britain
Upper house and governor appointed by King
Lower House elected
GA, MS, NH, NJ, NY, NC, SC, VA

8. Voting
4. White, male property owners 5. Excluded: women, indentured servants, landless poor, African Americans

9. Culture 6. Great Awakening: revival of religious beliefs
Result: new churches, new religious groups, emphasis on education
7. Women: care for children, cook, make clothing, tend to livestock, sometimes work the fields

10. Culture 9. Schooling: reading, writing, proper conduct
8. Young Men: learn a trade as an apprentice (learning assistant) or work on a farm as an indentured servant
9. Schooling: reading, writing, proper conduct
10. Enlightenment: movement that focused on the ability of knowledge, reason , and science to improve a society
Sparked a greater interest in science