Question
What was significant about the
House of Burgesses? (1 point)
It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.
It limited the king by making him consult with
• the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.
It was the first instance of
• limited self-government in the English colonies.
It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.
House of Burgesses? (1 point)
It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.
It limited the king by making him consult with
• the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.
It was the first instance of
• limited self-government in the English colonies.
It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.
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The significant aspect of the House of Burgesses is that **it was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.** Established in 1619, it allowed colonists to have a say in their governance, marking an important step toward the development of democratic practices in America.
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