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What is the historical significance of Virginia’s House of Burgesses?

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It was the start of representative government in North America.
It was the start of representative government in North America.

It regulated the tobacco trade with England.
It regulated the tobacco trade with England.

It brought the first African slaves to North America.
It brought the first African slaves to North America.

It brought leaders in to replace John Smith and restore order to Jamestown.
It brought leaders in to replace John Smith and restore order to Jamestown.

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It was the start of representative government in North America.

Explanation: Established in 1619, the House of Burgesses was the first elected legislative assembly in the English colonies, setting a precedent for self-government.