UP:SS10.5.5

Vocabulary

  • colonization
  • representative government
  • geographic features
  • rule of law

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The location of the various colonies was based upon many factors such as geographic location, landforms, and climate. Colonial development was often influenced by the desire for religious freedom.
  • Many distinguishing factors of colonial governments continue to influence the development of the United States.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Locate colonies on a physical and political map.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • That a variety of geographic, religious, and socio-political factors influenced the location of the various colonial settlements.
  • The emerging colonial governments had lasting effects still evident today.
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