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The House of Burgesses was created by the Virginia Company as part of an effort to encourage English craftsmen to settle in North America and to make conditions in the colony more agreeable for its current inhabitants. The House of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe House of Burgesses was created by the Virginia Company as part of an effort to encourage English craftsmen to settle in North America and to make conditions in the colony more agreeable for its current inhabitants. The House of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America.
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∙ 11y agoThey build the the house of burgesses because they want to attract more settlers.
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∙ 16y agoIt had very little power and it solved their problems.
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∙ 9y agoThe Virginia House of Burgesses was a democratically elected representative body. They met with the colony's Governor to decide matters related to the welfare of the residents.
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∙ 10y agoJuly 30, 1619
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∙ 14y agoTo Pass Local Laws And To Raise Taxes
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∙ 11y agocause it just had a govern
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∙ 14y ago1600s
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What powers did House of Burgesses have?
The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first legislative body of elected representatives in the United States. It had lawmaking authority over the colony of Virginia.
Who sent 144 settlers to build a new colony in America?
the virginia company
Allowed a company to trade and build settlements in the Americas?
charter
Is monticello thomas jeffersons house?
yes it is it took him 40 years to build
Why did the Hupa build their houses with cedar planks?
because it makes the house stronger.
What powers did House of Burgesses have?
The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first legislative body of elected representatives in the United States. It had lawmaking authority over the colony of Virginia.
What is the cost to build a house in Virginia?
The cost to build a house in Virginia varies depending on the size of the house. Some houses can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to build.
Who sent 144 settlers to build a new colony in America?
the virginia company
How did the owners of the Virginia Company raise money to build their new company?
They sold tobacco and crops.
What was kind of company build your house?
A construction company most likely
Why did the Virginia want to build a colony in north America?
The Virgina Company was a profit business. The profit let them change the company plan. this company had GOLD.
What two items did the Virginia Company need before it could build a settlement in Virginia?
They needed financial investment an the approval of British royalty.
How did the owner of the Virginia company raise money to build their new colony?
They sold tobacco and crops.
What is the best construction agency?
The best is to research the company. I know a few people that paid a company to build them a house and went out of business before the house was built.
What is the average cost per square foot to build a house in chesapeake Virginia?
You can find the cost to build per sq. ft. in any state on www.byoh.com
Did george pullman build a house on kezar lake in lovell Maine?
No George Pullman did not build a house on Kezar lake. The treasurer of Pullman's company, last name Graceland, did build one on the north end of the lake.
What is the cost per square foot for building a house northern Virginia?
In nothern virginia, the cost to build a new custom home is between $125 - $150 in year 2012
