1. Virginia House of Burgesses
In 1624 King Charles I canceled the Virginia Company’s charter, making Virginia a royal colony.
Colony would be controlled totally by the crown.

2. Virginia House of Burgesses
Charles was constantly at odds with Parliament
King allowed the House of burgesses to continue as an elected legislative body, however.

3. For what reasons was the House of Burgesses important?

4. Plymouth Pilgrims arrive in Massachusetts building a settlement.
Before arriving in Plymouth the Pilgrims drew up a compact for rules needed to govern themselves
Compact- a contract or agreement formed among people or consenting parties.

5. Mayflower Compact
Prior to leaving for the New World 41 men signed the Mayflower Compact.

6. Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact stated the government would create just and equal laws for the general good of the colony.
Those signing the document promised to obey those laws.

7. Mayflower Compact All men could vote. The majority would rule.
Established a tradition of direct democracy.

8. Early Colonial Governments
As time passed the colonies developed their own forms of democracy
Took on more power and responsibility

9. Early Colonial Governments
England at some point was ignoring the colonies
Colonies became use to making their own decisions

10. review What is the significance of the House of Burgesses?
What did the Mayflower Compact Do?
Explain the significance of the Glorious Revolution.