Daily Quiz 8/28 1. The journey of Africans to the Americas is known as... A. Middle Passage B. Triangular Passage C. First Passage D. Virginia Passage.

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Daily Quiz 8/28 1. The journey of Africans to the Americas is known as... A. Middle Passage B. Triangular Passage C. First Passage D. Virginia Passage 2. An example of passive resistance to slavery is... A. Stono rebellion B. Slowing down your work C. Armed rebellion D. Following orders

Daily Quiz 8/28 3. Which of the following were intended to ensure the poor treatment of slaves? A. Slave Rules B. Stono Rebellion C. Slave Codes D. Black Codes

British Influence Since most colonists in the colonies were from England, they used English government principles English Principles: Protected Rights Representative government

Government in Colonies Colonies either granted by charter from the King or started and owned by a person or group (company) Only white, landowning men could vote Only part of society represented in government Examples: Town meetings of colonists in New England represented Direct Democracy :(Pure Democracy (People directly involved in government) Virginia House of Burgesses: elected representatives to make laws (first in colonies)

Discussion How are direct democracy and the House of Burgesses different? What problems may arise from allowing only white, landowning men to vote? How do these colonies make sure that their governments do not change constantly?

Examples of Government in Colonies Virginia Charter (1606): Utilized idea of representative government Mayflower Compact (1620): Majority rule (democracy)

Examples of Government in Colonies Charter of Massachusetts Bay Colony (1629): Equal protection under law(for Puritans) Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639): First Constitution in colonies, set up a government New England Articles of Confederation (1643): Uniting colonies for a common purpose (defense against Natives)

Reflection How might these colonial governments impact the eventual American government?