V. What is SALUTARY NEGLECT and how did it offer the colonists a way around mercantilism? 1. Salutary Neglect was when the Mother Country (England) lessens its mercantilism laws and actions of its colonies and allows them to trade with other countries.

1. What was the form of Representative government in the colonies? 2. Who did John Locke believe created the government and what was governments purpose? What document stressed the importance of secret paper ballots? 4. As a result of the Mayflower Compact what New England tradition was established? 5. As American settlers embarked on a road to self-government that stressed the principle of Democracy, what types of people were left out of this process?

The Road to Self Government Magana Carta – 1215 Guaranteed the rights of people: Trial by Jury Great Counsel Glorious Revolution 1688 – James II forced to step down and give up power English Bill of Rights – Right to speedy Trail

The Road to Self Government Mayflower Compact 1620 Plymouth Massachusetts All colonists must work together Only men are allowed to vote This is the beginning of the idea of the New England Town Meeting

The Road to Self Government House of Burgesses 1619 Jamestown Virginia First Representative Democracy in the Americas Males over age 17 who owned land can vote.

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Albany Plan of Union French & Indian War Council of Defense of the colonies

The Enlightenment

Committees of Correspondence Purpose was to warn neighboring colonies outside of Boston about incidents with the British and broaden the resistance movement.

First Continental Congress (1774) 56 delegates from 12 colonies met in Philadelphia Agenda  How to respond to the new acts placed on colonies. Supported the protests in Massachusetts and stated that if the British used forced against the colonies, the colonies should fight back.

Second Continental Congress (1775) Appointed George Washington head of Continental Army Sent the Olive Branch Petition as a last attempt at peace July 4, 1776 – Approves the Declaration of Independence Olive Branch Petition

Thomas Paine: Common Sense A 15 page pamphlet by Thomas Paine, published in 1776, that called for the separation of the colonies from Britain.

The British Are Coming . . . Paul Revere & William Dawes make their midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British soldiers.

The Shot Heard ’Round the World! Lexington & Concord – April 18,1775 The first battles of the American Revolution. The colonist proved that they were willing to fight and die for their cause.

Declaration of Independence (1776) Written by Thomas Jefferson and approved by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declaring the colonies independence from Britain.

Declaration of Independence (1776) Written by Thomas Jefferson and approved by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declaring the colonies independence from Britain.

56 signatures (all men) on the Declaration all are considered traitors to the crown.

Who is this Usurper? This is HE. King George III

1. What are the three basic rights listed in the Declaration of Independence? 2. According to the passage, what are governments supposed to do? 3. If the government fails to achieve its purpose, what action can citizens take? 4. Do you think the colonists felt their basic rights were being protected? Why or Why not?

2. Are these grievances true? Give an example! 1. Who is he? 2. Are these grievances true? Give an example! 3. Why would Thomas Jefferson include these statements in the Declaration of Independence?