The significant aspect of the House of Burgesses is that it was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
What was significant about the House of Burgesses?(1 point)
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It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders
It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes
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
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