A. It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.
B. It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
C. It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.
D. It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.
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B. It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
The House of Burgesses, established in 1619 in Virginia, is significant because it was the first elected legislative assembly in the New World, marking an important step towards self-governance in the English colonies.
