American RootsAmerican Rootso What was the What was the EnlightenmentEnlightenment??- Settlers coming here bring their English culturesSettlers coming here bring their English cultures- A A monarchmonarch ruled in England, but rich families had A LOT ruled in England, but rich families had A LOT

of powerof power

o What was the What was the Magna CartaMagna Carta??- Protected powers and rights of landholdersProtected powers and rights of landholders- Provided that no one was above the lawProvided that no one was above the law

o What is a What is a legislaturelegislature??- A law making body – effectively known as Parliament in A law making body – effectively known as Parliament in

EnglandEngland- How much power did Parliament have throughout time?How much power did Parliament have throughout time?- What did the Glorious Revolution signify?What did the Glorious Revolution signify?- The English Bill of Rights did what?The English Bill of Rights did what?

Our Roots cont...Our Roots cont...o Common LawCommon Law- Dependent on what to make a court decision?Dependent on what to make a court decision?- PRECEDENTPRECEDENTo John LockeJohn Locke- Supporter of the Glorious RevolutionSupporter of the Glorious Revolution- Advocate of Advocate of Natural RightsNatural Rights for all people for all people LifeLife LibertyLiberty PropertyProperty- Social ContractSocial Contract is an understanding between the is an understanding between the

people and the governmentpeople and the government

““man is born free, yet everywhere he is found in man is born free, yet everywhere he is found in chains.”chains.”

John Locke cont...John Locke cont...o Separation of PowersSeparation of Powers- de Montequieu believed government should be de Montequieu believed government should be

broken up into branches, so one may not become broken up into branches, so one may not become powerful enough to threaten personal rightspowerful enough to threaten personal rights

- What does this sound like?What does this sound like?

o These ideas were created through These ideas were created through the belief that God had created an the belief that God had created an orderly world and that they should orderly world and that they should also apply to manalso apply to man

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_dhttp://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/magna_carta/translation.htmlocuments/magna_carta/translation.html

ColoniesColonieso Colonies begin to be established here Colonies begin to be established here

in the 1600s and 1700sin the 1600s and 1700s- What is a - What is a COLONYCOLONY??

> People in one place ruled by a parent country > People in one place ruled by a parent country elsewhereelsewhere

- What was the first settlement in America?What was the first settlement in America?

> Jamestown, was a > Jamestown, was a joint-stock companyjoint-stock company, which is..., which is...

>...an investment that provided owners future profits>...an investment that provided owners future profits

> King James I provided the > King James I provided the CHARTERCHARTER for for Jamestown, which was run by the House of Jamestown, which was run by the House of BurgessesBurgesses

> How much power did the H of B really have?> How much power did the H of B really have?

PlymouthPlymoutho Pilgrims come to America in 1620Pilgrims come to America in 1620- On the On the Mayflower Mayflower they make what is called a they make what is called a

compactcompact, an agreement among themselves, that , an agreement among themselves, that they will govern themselvesthey will govern themselves

> These people held town meetings, in order to > These people held town meetings, in order to address issues and concerns, what does this address issues and concerns, what does this sound like...sound like...direct democracydirect democracy

> This evolves into a > This evolves into a representative democracyrepresentative democracy in in which officials are chosen to make decisions and which officials are chosen to make decisions and laws...why did this happen?laws...why did this happen?

> Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, used to > Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, used to protect citizens and as the first constitution in protect citizens and as the first constitution in AmericaAmerica

America is growingAmerica is growingo Fast forward 100 yearsFast forward 100 years- 13 colonies, each with their own government13 colonies, each with their own government- The colonies also began to grow apart from GBThe colonies also began to grow apart from GB- Only males were allowed to voteOnly males were allowed to vote

The ColoniesThe ColoniesThe New England ColoniesThe New England Colonies

o Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New HampshireNew Hampshire

The Middle ColoniesThe Middle Colonieso New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and DelawareNew York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delawareo New York was a New York was a proprietary colony proprietary colony in which it was in which it was

ruled by the owner, the Duke of York, out of it later ruled by the owner, the Duke of York, out of it later came New Jersey which eventually became a came New Jersey which eventually became a royal royal colonycolony, one owned by the King, one owned by the King

The Southern ColoniesThe Southern Colonieso Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South CarolinaVirginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolinao The Carolinas were separated in 1729The Carolinas were separated in 1729o Georgia was formed through a charter by George Georgia was formed through a charter by George

OglethorpeOglethorpe

By: Nathan Wesley & Jared McCulloughBy: Nathan Wesley & Jared McCullough

Connecticut was established in the year Connecticut was established in the year 16331633

In 1633, Windsor became Connecticut’s first English settlement

1614, Adriaen Block, representing the 1614, Adriaen Block, representing the Dutch, sails up the Connecticut RiverDutch, sails up the Connecticut River

1633, The Dutch erect a fort, the House of 1633, The Dutch erect a fort, the House of (Good) Hope, on the future site of Hartford(Good) Hope, on the future site of Hartford

1633, John Oldham and others explore and 1633, John Oldham and others explore and trade along the Connecticut River. trade along the Connecticut River. Plymouth Colony sends William Holmes to Plymouth Colony sends William Holmes to found a trading post at Windsorfound a trading post at Windsor

1634,first English arrive in Windsor1634,first English arrive in Windsor

DelawareDelawareDelaware was established in1682. The Delaware was established in1682. The early leader of Delaware is Russ Pickett. early leader of Delaware is Russ Pickett. Delaware was the first state in our country. Delaware was the first state in our country. Henry Hudson was given credit for finding Henry Hudson was given credit for finding the state called Delaware in 1609. the state called Delaware in 1609. Delaware was named by Captain Samuel Delaware was named by Captain Samuel Argall. The first African American came to Argall. The first African American came to Delaware from the Caribbean’s. His name Delaware from the Caribbean’s. His name was Black Anthony. William Penn was was Black Anthony. William Penn was given the land from England, which came given the land from England, which came with Delaware, and he established the with Delaware, and he established the colony of Pennsylvania. colony of Pennsylvania.

PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaWayneWayne JacobJacob TessaTessaFacts about PennsylvaniaFacts about PennsylvaniaState Abbreviation is PAState Abbreviation is PAState Capital is HairrisburgState Capital is HairrisburgLargest City is PhiladelphiaLargest City is PhiladelphiaArea 46,058 Square MilesArea 46,058 Square MilesThe 33rd biggest state in the USAThe 33rd biggest state in the USAPopulation is 12,773,801 (as of 2013)Population is 12,773,801 (as of 2013)Name for Residents are PennsylvaniansName for Residents are PennsylvaniansMajor Industries are steel, farming, mining, electronics, equipment, Major Industries are steel, farming, mining, electronics, equipment, cars, and pharmaceuticalscars, and pharmaceuticalsMajor Rivers are Allegheny River, Susquehanna River, Delaware Major Rivers are Allegheny River, Susquehanna River, Delaware River, and Ohio RiverRiver, and Ohio River Major Lakes are Lake ErieMajor Lakes are Lake ErieHighest Point is Mt. Davis – 3,213 feet (979 m)Highest Point is Mt. Davis – 3,213 feet (979 m)Number of counties is 66Number of counties is 66

The 13 ColoniesThe 13 ColoniesMarylandMaryland

Emma and Ace

FactsFacts

The Maryland colony was founded in 1633 The Maryland colony was founded in 1633 by George Calvert, Lord Baltimore in by George Calvert, Lord Baltimore in Baltimore.Baltimore.

Maryland was named after King Charles Maryland was named after King Charles I’s wife Queen Henrietta MariaI’s wife Queen Henrietta Maria

Maryland was the 7Maryland was the 7thth of the 13 colonies of the 13 colonies

Facts Cont.Facts Cont.

Originally called Province of MarylandOriginally called Province of Maryland

By 1775 they were run by a Proprietary By 1775 they were run by a Proprietary Colony.Colony.

They export tobacco, cotton, corn, They export tobacco, cotton, corn, vegetables, grain, fruit and livestockvegetables, grain, fruit and livestock

Facts cont.Facts cont.

Cecil Calvert was the 2Cecil Calvert was the 2ndnd lord of Baltimore. lord of Baltimore.

There were a lot of conflict with Native There were a lot of conflict with Native Americans over their land. Americans over their land.

Susquehannock tribe defeated Maryland Susquehannock tribe defeated Maryland in 1644in 1644

There was a peace treaty in 1652.There was a peace treaty in 1652.

13 Colonies 13 Colonies VirginiaVirginia

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FactsFacts

First of the 13 coloniesFirst of the 13 colonies

Classified as a Southern Colony Classified as a Southern Colony

Founded in 1607 by John Smith and John Founded in 1607 by John Smith and John Rolfe, at Jamestown.Rolfe, at Jamestown.

Named after Queen Elizabeth I- the virgin Named after Queen Elizabeth I- the virgin queenqueen

FactsFacts

The Colony became a state on June 25The Colony became a state on June 25thth, , 1788.1788.

Slaves were common.Slaves were common.

Cotton, tobacco, indigo, rice, sugar, and Cotton, tobacco, indigo, rice, sugar, and other crops.other crops.

Crops were traded for items that couldn’t Crops were traded for items that couldn’t be produced.be produced.

FactsFacts

1624 was made a Royal Colony1624 was made a Royal Colony

1722 Virginia Government allowed families 1722 Virginia Government allowed families to live rent free for ten years on land to live rent free for ten years on land owned by the state.owned by the state.

1586 Colonists on Roanoke Island were 1586 Colonists on Roanoke Island were forced to return to England due to forced to return to England due to hardshipshardships

Lost Colony (Roanoke Colony)Lost Colony (Roanoke Colony)

There were 100 men that came from There were 100 men that came from England to start the Roanoke Colony.England to start the Roanoke Colony.

Supplies were getting low so few people Supplies were getting low so few people sailed back to England for supplies.sailed back to England for supplies.

They returned to Virginia and saw smoke, They returned to Virginia and saw smoke, which was from a forest fire.which was from a forest fire.

They found the letters CRO carved on a They found the letters CRO carved on a tree, but no settlement.tree, but no settlement.

Still a mystery till this dayStill a mystery till this day

North CarolinaNorth Carolina

By: Dyanna, Anttyana, and By: Dyanna, Anttyana, and JaiydaJaiyda

GovernorsGovernors

The first governor of North Carolina was The first governor of North Carolina was George Burrington. He was governor from George Burrington. He was governor from 1731-1734 1731-1734

The current governor of North Carolina is The current governor of North Carolina is Pat McCrory, who was elected in 2013.Pat McCrory, who was elected in 2013.

Year EstablishedYear Established

North Carolina was established November North Carolina was established November 21, 178921, 1789

SettlementsSettlements

The major settlements in colonial North The major settlements in colonial North Carolina were Raleigh Carolina were Raleigh

Notable EventsNotable Events

1524- Giovanni de Varranzano was the first European to visit 1524- Giovanni de Varranzano was the first European to visit North CarolinaNorth Carolina17991799The first gold nugget is found in the United States at Reed The first gold nugget is found in the United States at Reed Gold Mine in Cabarrus CountyGold Mine in Cabarrus County..  18531853  The first North Carolina State Fair is held. The first North Carolina State Fair is held. 17891789  November 21: North Carolina becomes the 12th state of the November 21: North Carolina becomes the 12th state of the United States of America. United States of America. 

17891789  November 21: North Carolina becomes the 12th state of the November 21: North Carolina becomes the 12th state of the United States of America. United States of America. 

by Sarah Spanglerby Sarah Spangler

The Carolinas had been a source of The Carolinas had been a source of competition between France and Spain competition between France and Spain since the 1500s.since the 1500s.

The French attempted to establish a The French attempted to establish a settlement off the coast on Paris Island in settlement off the coast on Paris Island in 1562. The Spanish attempted to establish 1562. The Spanish attempted to establish a settlement on Santa Elena in 1576.a settlement on Santa Elena in 1576.

However, both settlements were However, both settlements were unsuccessful.unsuccessful.

SettlementsSettlements

Despite France and Spain’s competition, it was Despite France and Spain’s competition, it was the English who successfully established a the English who successfully established a colony in the Carolinas in 1663 by order of colony in the Carolinas in 1663 by order of English King Charles II. William Sayle was the English King Charles II. William Sayle was the first governor.first governor.The early government of the Carolinas was The early government of the Carolinas was based upon the prospective settlers’ (including based upon the prospective settlers’ (including John Locke) document called the Fundamental John Locke) document called the Fundamental Constitutions of the Carolinas.Constitutions of the Carolinas.It was not officially broken into ‘North’ and It was not officially broken into ‘North’ and ‘South’ Carolina until 1729.‘South’ Carolina until 1729.

Establishment as ColonyEstablishment as Colony

Map of Colony (post 1729)Map of Colony (post 1729)

Colonial CultureColonial CultureNew EnglandNew England

- People lived in towns, some on farms in rural areasPeople lived in towns, some on farms in rural areas- Winters were very difficult, so many turned to Winters were very difficult, so many turned to

manufacturing jobsmanufacturing jobs

The Middle ColoniesThe Middle Colonies- Much more suited for agricultureMuch more suited for agriculture- Big port cities – NYC and PhillyBig port cities – NYC and Philly- Many immigrants, from where?Many immigrants, from where?

The Southern ColoniesThe Southern Colonies- Big for agricultureBig for agriculture- Crops were frown in the Crops were frown in the TidewaterTidewater- Plantations are all over the SouthPlantations are all over the South

Shaping Colonial CultureShaping Colonial CultureReligionReligion

- Religious leaders were also often leaders in governmentReligious leaders were also often leaders in government- Toleration was an attractive premise for many settlersToleration was an attractive premise for many settlers- The Great AwakeningThe Great Awakening evolved from emotional religious evolved from emotional religious

leaders that demanded more from their people, leaders that demanded more from their people, questions faith and belief and faith, fracturing many questions faith and belief and faith, fracturing many congregations, new branches of Christianity are formedcongregations, new branches of Christianity are formed

Colonial Culture continued…Colonial Culture continued…

EducationEducation- Ministers desire training…schools are formedMinisters desire training…schools are formed

>Harvard, Princeton and William & Mary>Harvard, Princeton and William & Mary- Who couldn’t go to college?Who couldn’t go to college?

FamilyFamily- The foundation of everyday lifeThe foundation of everyday life- A lot of farming communities in which the entire family A lot of farming communities in which the entire family

helped workhelped work- What were some stigmas of women at the time?What were some stigmas of women at the time?

Colonial Culture continued…Colonial Culture continued…GovernmentGovernment

- Individual and Natural rights were being emphasizedIndividual and Natural rights were being emphasized

> How and why is this a double standard?> How and why is this a double standard?- Settlers are beginning to question authority, why?Settlers are beginning to question authority, why?

> The Enlightenment is encouraging free thinkers> The Enlightenment is encouraging free thinkers- Together, Enlightenment and The Great Awakening Together, Enlightenment and The Great Awakening

influence help form what’s known as…influence help form what’s known as…

>…egalitarianism, the belief that colonists possessed the >…egalitarianism, the belief that colonists possessed the same freedoms and rights as all English peoplesame freedoms and rights as all English people

- What does all of this set the stage for???What does all of this set the stage for???

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONTHE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

A Growing DivideA Growing DivideResistanceResistance

- The Colonists are fast learning to accommodate for The Colonists are fast learning to accommodate for themselvesthemselves

- Why did Britain need the colonies to help them thrive in Why did Britain need the colonies to help them thrive in their new program, known as their new program, known as MercantilismMercantilism??> The theory that a the wealth of a nation determines its’ > The theory that a the wealth of a nation determines its’ powerpower> The Navigation Acts> The Navigation Acts

- The Colonists begin to believe they can thrive on their The Colonists begin to believe they can thrive on their ownown> The Albany Acts> The Albany Acts> The French and Indian War> The French and Indian War> Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Quartering Act> Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Quartering Act

Tensions RisingTensions Rising

Stamp Act CongressStamp Act Congress- Colonists begin to Colonists begin to boycott boycott buying British goods, in turn buying British goods, in turn

the Sons of Liberty are formed in order to oppose the the Sons of Liberty are formed in order to oppose the Stamp ActStamp Act

- Britain does decide to Britain does decide to repeal repeal the Stamp Act, a sign that the Stamp Act, a sign that the colonies are gaining power in opposition of the the colonies are gaining power in opposition of the ParliamentParliament

The Boston Massacre and The Tea PartyThe Boston Massacre and The Tea Party- In protest of the Townsend Acts in Boston, British In protest of the Townsend Acts in Boston, British

soldiers kill five colonists, March of 1770soldiers kill five colonists, March of 1770- In response to the British allowing tea to go untaxed in In response to the British allowing tea to go untaxed in

the colonies, the Boston Tea Party takes place in the colonies, the Boston Tea Party takes place in December of 1773December of 1773

Reaching a Boiling PointReaching a Boiling PointThe First Continental CongressThe First Continental Congress

- The colonists attempt to challenge British controlThe colonists attempt to challenge British control> Rights are to be restored> Rights are to be restored> The boycott will continue> The boycott will continue

- The Revolutionary WarThe Revolutionary War> Shots fired and colonist are killed in Massachusetts> Shots fired and colonist are killed in Massachusetts> Colonist begin to consider gaining their own > Colonist begin to consider gaining their own independenceindependence

The Second Continental CongressThe Second Continental Congress- The colonies are split on fighting back against the BritishThe colonies are split on fighting back against the British- Thomas Paine declares the colonies break freeThomas Paine declares the colonies break free- Thomas Jefferson begins work on the DeclarationThomas Jefferson begins work on the Declaration