What brought on democratic ideas in colonial america?

Unit 4, Lesson 7: Mr. Casey

AGENDA

• Vocabulary

• Early colonial government

• Colonial government (Limitations)

democracy• (noun) a government that is

run by the people

citizen• (noun) a member of a country

representatives• (noun) a person who is chosen

to act for others

assembly• (noun) a gathering of elected

representatives for a specific purpose

town meeting• (noun) a

gathering of a town’s people to discuss issues

county seat• (noun) a

place where a county government is located

Early Colonial Governments

Early governments formed out of necessity.

they needed a way to keep order

Early Colonial Governments

The early governments were based on

“THE HOUSE OF COMMONS”

PARLIAMENT

Early Colonial Governments

The early governments were based on

“THE HOUSE OF COMMONS”(property owners that voted)

Early Colonial Governments

The House of Commons was a representative

body that advised the king

on courses of action

What early governments from Massachusetts and Virginia did we learn about?

Early Colonial Governments

• House of Burgesses (jamestown, 1619)

• Mayflower Compact (Massachusetts, 1620)

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639)

Early Colonial governments

These governments allowed colonists to make decisions on local issues, but the ultimate authority

was...

THE KING!

Limited representation & Powers

Limited Representation1. Only white landowners could be part of colonial governments

2. Could vote on local matters

Limited representation & Powers

Limited Powers1.The British government could pass laws on the colonies without their consent... THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE PROBLEMS!

DISCUSSION• Why do you think limited

representation and power would be a problem?

• What do you think it would be like to have a “foreign” power making laws for you?