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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