What was significant about the House of Burgesses? (1 point)

Question

It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders

It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers

It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies

It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes

This list provides reasons for the growth of representative government during the Colonial Era.

Reasons for the Growth of Representative Government

-Geographic distance from England

-Need for lawmaking structure

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Which reason correctly replaces the question mark in this list?

(1 point)

Need to establish trading forts

Interest in growing cash crops

Influence of John Locke and other Enlightenment philosophers

Ideas of John Smith and other English soldiers

Answer 1

1. The significance of the House of Burgesses was it was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.

2. The reason that correctly replaces the question mark in the list is Influence of John Locke and other Enlightenment philosophers.