The House of Burgesses and the Fundamental Orders
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"The House of Burgesses and the Fundamental Orders" is written for 8th Grade (Ages 13-14), and it covers C3 Framework D2.Civ.5.6-8. A 7th grader who is already steady on The Thirteen Colonies can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
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8th grade social studies worksheet: compare Virginia's 1619 General Assembly with Connecticut's Fundamental Orders of 1639. Answer key included. Part of our colonial government and society thirteen colonies collection. Aligned to C3 Framework standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Start with the two governments, then the colony types. Use the trade routes and social groups sheets to show how colonists lived and worked.
What students will practice
- Students will read about Virginia's first elected assembly in 1619.
- Students will compare it with Connecticut's Fundamental Orders of 1639.
- Students will explain who was left out and what limited each government's power.
Curriculum Links
C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Social Studies · 8th Grade
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FAQ
How do I use this colonial government and society worksheet?
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Start with the two governments, then the colony types. Use the trade routes and social groups sheets to show how colonists lived and worked.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Compare Virginia's 1619 General Assembly with Connecticut's Fundamental Orders of 1639. The directions on the page read: Read the text and the excerpt. Then answer the questions on page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this colonial government and society worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade The Thirteen Colonies, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What were the Fundamental Orders?
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In January 1639 settlers of three Connecticut River towns adopted the Fundamental Orders. Freemen elected a governor and magistrates every year, and each town sent deputies to a General Court.
Who were indentured servants?
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They signed contracts to work for four to seven years in return for passage to America. The social groups sheet compares their rights with those of gentry, artisans, yeoman farmers and others around 1750.
Who chose the governor in a charter colony?
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In a charter colony, voters elected the governor as well as the assembly. In a royal colony the king appointed the governor, and in a proprietary colony the proprietor did.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 8th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | The Thirteen Colonies |
| Standard | D2.Civ.5.6-8 |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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