Virginia Charter
In the opening activity (class discussion) of this lesson, students will brainstorm the necessities needed to run a successful colony.  Next students will investigate the Virginia Colony by successfully sequencing important events in their pursuit of self-government.   Additionally, students will use the Ordinance of Virginia, paragraph 2 (primary source) to gain an understanding of the structure of the Virginia Colony Government.  Finally students will be challenged to use the material from the lesson to draw conclusions about the fairness of the Virginia Colony Government.

Constitutions of Carolina, 1669
This lesson will introduce students to John Locke and the role he played in the early history of the Carolina colony.  The notion of legitimate slavery as an outcome of war and the rights of landowners will also be explored.

Mayflower Compact
This lesson will explore the concept of fair and unfair rules.  Students will also discuss the need for laws and identify the Mayflower Compact as a forerunner of American democracy.

Toleration Act of 1689
This lesson will explore the separatist groups within the Church of England and how a state religion was established.  The students will also analyze the disadvantages of a single established state religion.

The Navigation Acts of the Colonial Period

Students will read about Navigation Acts and have the opportunity to enhance their vocabulary of the colonial period.  They will use a facsimile primary source document to investigate goods and categorize goods affected by the laws.  Students will also analyze the impact of the laws on England and the colonies.

Quakers in NJ, 1667-1702

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the Quakers in New Jersey during the Colonial Period.  In addition, it will challenge students to compare Quaker society to their current society.  Students will also have the opportunity to utilize and enhance essential map skills.

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