representative government
It was the first form of democratic government in the new world, and happened in Virginia during 1619.
The Virginia house of burgesses
The job of House of Burgesses was to decide laws and determine local taxation.
served in the house of burgesses (1761-71, 1775
The House of Burgesses was a representative assembly.
Based on what I know about the house of burgesses I would conclude that they were an oligarchy. An oligarchy is a government run by a few wealthy aristocrats. The Spartans of ancient Greece also used an oligarchy.
The Virginia House of Burgesses
House of Burgesses
how did Virginia's house of burgesses set an example for other colonies
Virginia House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses is located in Virgina.
House of Burgersses in Jamestown
in 1778 is when the House of Burgesses started.
House of Burgesses ended in 1776.
Virginia Colony's House of Burgesses
The house of burgesses was in charge in Virginia
The General Assembly
The House of Burgesses gave the colonists a chance to govern themselves. The House of Burgesses freed the colonists from the king's authority. The House of Burgesses appointed a governor for each American colony. The House of Burgesses gave the king greater authority in the colonies.