Participation in Government

Unit 1 | Topic 2.1 | The Origins of American Political Ideals

What ideas and traditions influenced government in the English Colonies?

Objectives

• Explain how constitutional government in the United States has been influenced by centuries of political ideas and traditions from England and elsewhere.

• Analyze the significance of the three landmark historical documents to the American system of government

• Describe the three types of colonies that the English established in North America and explain why they are important to the study American government.

Procedure

1. Review the Aim and notes from your initial text read.

2. Participate in the corresponding lesson topic presentation, revising notes.

3. Watch corresponding video(s); further revising notes.

4. Complete teacher instructed assignments.

Extension

• Prepare for your next class session by reading the next topic section in your text, recording alphanumeric/Cornell notes.

• Complete the next topic's Interactive Reading Notepad.