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Governing the Colonies Grade 7 American History Estelle School

Key Terms • Levy • Retain • Legislature • Bill of Rights • Habeas Corpus • Freedom of press • Libel

Objectives • Explain how English political traditions influenced the 13 colonies • Describe the responsibilities of early colonial governments • Identify John Peter Zenger’s role in establishing freedom of the press • Understand how the Navigation Acts affected the colonies’ economy

Prediction • What percent of white men could vote in colonial America: 25% 50% or 99%?

Four Rights in Magna Charta and English Bill of Rights • Trial by Jury • Protection of Private Property • Habeas Corpus • No taxes without consent of Parliament

Colonial Self-Governing • Legislatures • VA House of Burgesses • MA General Court • PA General Assembly • White males with property could vote • More people could vote in colonies than in England

Importance of Zenger Trial • Press has a right to report truth • Newspapers no longer fearful • Criticism of government no longer libel, as long as truthful • Democracy depends on a well informed citizenry

The Navigation Act 1651 -1663 • Shipments must come through England • Must use English ships • Certain products could only be sold to England (tobacco)

Mercantilism • Economic system where the government keeps all the wealth within

Summary • How was the power of the English monarchs limited? • Which groups of people were permitted to vote in colonial elections? Which were not permitted to vote? • Why was the Zenger case important? • Why did may colonist resent the Navigation Acts?

Activity • Begin working on guided reading • This due completed in your portfolio by the end of the week