Download
1 / 16
160 likes | 613 Views
Breaking Down the Umbrella Questions. Describe the precedents set by the early governments established in the Jamestown and Plymouth colonies. Then, explain their long-term effects on the United States. Take Notes on page 37 of your ISN. Breaking Down the Umbrella Questions. Be Specific!.
E N D
Breaking Down the Umbrella Questions Describe the precedents set by the early governments established in the Jamestown and Plymouth colonies. Then, explain their long-term effects on the United States. Take Notes on page 37 of your ISN.
Breaking Down the Umbrella Questions Be Specific! What does this mean? Describe the precedents set by the early governments established in the Jamestown and Plymouth colonies. Then, explain their long-term effects on the United States. 3 main ideas and 3 body paragraphs
Introductory Sentence ORThesis Statement • is a road map for the essay; in other words, it tells the reader what to expect from the rest of the essay. • In an introduction restates the question and gives the reader an idea of what the essay will be about. • Do NOT use “I” in a essay
Weak Thesis Statement: • There were many precedents set by the early governments at Jamestown and Plymouth. This weak thesis restates the question without providing any additional information. You will expand on this new information in the body of the essay, but it is important that the reader know where you are heading. A reader of this weak thesis might think, "What precedents? What about the long-term effects? Ask yourself these same questions and begin to elaborate on the Jamestown and Plymouth governments.
Re-write the question:Describe the precedents set by the early governments established in the Jamestown and Plymouth colonies. Then, explain their long-term effects on the United States. • There were many precedents set by the early governments at Jamestown and Plymouth. • The early governments of the Virginia House of Burgess in Jamestown and the Mayflower Compact in Plymouth have shaped the legislative branch of the current U.S. government.
Paragraph #1 • Jamestown, Virginia was colonized in 1607 by an all male group of English settlers in search of gold. As the colony grew the main economy switched to tobacco farming which was very profitable. Soon families began coming over to Jamestown to begin a new life. The increase in population fueled a need for a strong government. In 1619, the Virginia House of Burgess was created to govern the new colony. The Virginia House of Burgess was important because it created the first representative government in the New World. A representative government is when people elect their fellow citizens to represent them in the government by making laws.
Paragraph #1 • Jamestown, Virginia was colonized in 1607 by an all male group of English settlers in search of gold. As the colony grew the main economy switched to tobacco farming which was very profitable. Soon families began coming over to Jamestown to begin a new life. The increase in population fueled a need for a strong government. In 1619, the Virginia House of Burgess was created to govern the new colony. The Virginia House of Burgess was important because it created the first representative government in the New World. A representative government is when people elect their fellow citizens to represent them in the government by making laws. 5-points each
Paragraph #2 • The next colony established by the English was in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620. The colony was created by a group of English Pilgrims looking for religious freedom in the New World. Originally they received a charter from the King of England to create a colony just north of Jamestown. They set out on a ship called the Mayflower. However, they failed to reach their destination and landed instead in Massachusetts. Since they were no longer under the charter of the King they decided that they were going to create their own laws that everyone agreed to follow. This document was called the Mayflower Compact and laid the foundation for self-government in America.
Paragraph #2 • The next colony established by the English was in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620. The colony was created by a group of English Pilgrims looking for religious freedom in the New World. Originally they received a charter from the King of England to create a colony just north of Jamestown. They set out on a ship called the Mayflower. However, they failed to reach their destination and landed instead in Massachusetts. Since they were no longer under the charter of the King they decided that they were going to create their own laws that everyone agreed to follow. This document was called the Mayflower Compact and laid the foundation for self-government in America.
Paragraph #3 • The early governments created in the colonies shaped the existing American government. The representative government created in Jamestown, Virginia is still present in American government today. Nowadays we have the legislative branch of the government which creates the laws of the country. The members of the legislative branch are elected by their fellow citizens to represent them. The self-government created in Plymouth, Massachusetts laid the ground work for the American Revolution. The United States government is run by the people and does not answer to a king.
Paragraph #3 • The early governments created in the colonies shaped the existing American government. The representative government created in Jamestown, Virginia is still present in American government today. Nowadays we have the legislative branch of the government which creates the laws of the country. The members of the legislative branch are elected by their fellow citizens to represent them. The self-government created in Plymouth, Massachusetts laid the ground work for the American Revolution. The United States government is run by the people and does not answer to a king.
Concluding Sentence • In conclusion, the representative government and self government created in the Jamestown and Plymouth colonies inspired the U.S. independence and the current legislative branch. • A concluding sentence restates the question and gives the reader summary of the main points of the essay.
Question #2 • Compare and Contrast the geographic, economic, political and social factors in the creation of the New England, Middle and Southern colonies. • Possible Thesis Statements:
Question #3: • Describe Mercantilism and the Triangle of Trade. Then explain how they influenced the colonization of the New World. • Possible Thesis Statements:
Points Break Down • Definition of Mercantilism (5 points) • Definition of Triangle of Trade (5 points) • Effects on Colonization (5 points)
