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I. Self Government

A. Mayflower Compact

B. House of Burgesses

C. New England town meetings

Why did the above documents lead to the growth of representative government in the colonies?

Answer Choices• A. British inattention to the colonies allowed

for the development of self-rule• B. They represent an attempt by the British

government to strengthen their control over the colonies.

• C. Each document is an example of early social reform in colonial America.

• D. The documents explain that the government cannot deny people certain rights.

todayTARGET: We will learn analyze how

physical characteristics of the human environment influenced settlement patterns

SUCCESS: I will analyze a chart on the growth of San Francisco and make inferences on impacts of the Gold Rush.

Small Group Talk30 Second Think : Have you ever found

something valuable (money, jewelry, etc.)? What did you do? Explain.

Talk: Turn and face your partner.

Partner A= 30 Seconds

Partner B= 30 Seconds

SHARE: Face the person that is talking.

Read• Purpose: What effect did the land have on the

settlement patterns of California?

• Strategy: Analyze the graph. Make inferences about the effects of population growth.

Small Group Talk30 Second Think : Draw a conclusion on

what happened to the price of land and goods during the time of the Gold Rush. Explain.

Talk: Turn and face your partner.

Partner A= 30 Seconds

Partner B= 30 Seconds

SHARE: Face the person that is talking.