Thirteen Colonies

The focus of this lesson will be to explore what made the thirteen British colonies successful.

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​The New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies

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​Discuss how taxation by Britain, self-governance, and representation influenced the development of colonial governments.

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Compare and contrast colonial government structures and ideals with the current government system of the United States.

1. What document established the government of each British colony?

2. In which colonial settlement did the Virginia House of Burgesses begin?

3. According to this article, what was unique about the first government of the Pilgrims?

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​ Reread the second paragraph of the text:

• Identify the parts of a typical British colonial government.​

​The Colonial Experience

​With your partner, read the excerpts on The House of Burgesses on the next few slides.

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Burgesses​

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​Part 3

​Now that you have finished reading about the House of Burgesses, the next document we will examine the Charter of Delaware.

1. ​What is the job of the Assembly?

2. Who is in charge of the Assembly?

3. What grants the Assembly their power and privileges?

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Charter of

Delaware

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