Chapter 4: Section 2 Government, Religion and Culture

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Chapter 4 Section 2Government, Religion and
Culture

• Glorious Revolution
• English Colonial Rule
• Colonial Government
• Religion in the Colonies
• An Emerging Culture

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Glorious Revolution

• William and Mary signed English Bill of Rights
• English Bill of Rights a. Right to trial by
  jury
• b. Rights of the accused
• c. More Representation in Parliament
• d. Foundation of Bill of Rights
  

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English Colonial Rule

• Mercantilism Making Money
• Export Sell abroad
• Import Buying goods from other countries
• Navigation Acts Must trade with England only
• Smuggling Trading Illegally
• Navigation Acts Smuggling

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Colonial Government

• Charter Colonies colonists were granted certain
  rights and privileges.
• Proprietary Colonies ruled by the proprietors.
• Royal Colonies ruled directly by Great Britain.
• Voting Rights White, men, owned property.

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Religion in the Colonies

• The Great Awakening Religious revival which
  spread religion and formed many new churches,
  especially in the backcountry.
• How does this affect history?

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Emerging Cultures

• Women
• Men
• Children

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--Education

• Massachusetts passes first public education law
• Literacy The ability to read and write
• Why was the literacy rate higher in New England
  Colonies than the others?

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The Enlightenment

• Europe
• Knowledge, reason and science could improve
  society
• Spread Ideas
• Think outside of box to better
• society.

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Ben Franklins Contributions

• Enlightenment Thinker
• Interested in Science
• Founded a hospital, fire department, first
  library and a university
• Statesman

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Freedom of the Press

• EXTRA, EXTRA! Paul Zenger found not guilty!!
• http//www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/bookmarks
  /zenger/