Colonial `America

During this unit students examine the causes for European exploration and colonization, including the establishment of British colonies in the Americas, how the physical geography of America affected colonial development, about the religious and social patterns of the colonies, and the establishment of representative governments in the colonies. Students will also evaluate the impact of the Mayflower Compact, the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, and the Virginia House of Burgesses on the growth of representative government. Additionally, students continue to develop historical inquiry skills by acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity