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Who was the first representative government in North America located in Virginia but the Virginia Company had to approve any laws it passed.?
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What was The House of Burgesses established in 1619 by Jamestown colonists?
A representative government for the colony
The virginia assembly that first established local representative self government for english settlers in north america?
In North America, the House of Burgesses became the first legislative assembly to elect representatives. It was founded by the Virginia Company, partly as a way to attract new English colonists to North America and improve their own quality of life.
What rights did the virgina company grant the Jamestown colonist?
The Virginia Company introduced the headright system to the colonies. This allowed the colonists to own land. They were also allowed to form a representative government.
What were the goals of the Virginia company and sending people to America?
the Virginia Company hope to accomplish by sending ships to America
Who sent 144 settlers to build a new colony in America?
the virginia company
What company founded Virginia?
Virginia Company of London, also known as London Company, founded Virginia. This company was chartered by King James I of England.
What was the first form of a representative government in Virginia?
THE governors sent by the Virginia Company ran the colony like a military outpost . Male settlers were allowed to elect burgesses, or representatives to the government. In a representative government, voters elect representatives to make laws for them.They did not have to own property in order to vote. In 1670, however, the colony restricted the vote to free, white, male property owners.representative government remained important. The idea took root that settlers should have a say in the affairs of the colony. Colonists came to refer to the Virginia Company's 1619 frame of government as their own "Great Charter."roop
Where was the mayflower orginally supposed to travel to?
Virginia where the Virginia Company had already established government .
What current legislative branch of Virginia's government originated from the house of Burgess?
the Virginia company of London
What controlled the government in England where the pilgrims came from?
the virginia company
What were the three outstanding events in 1619 that had a great influence on the colonies?
What were the three outstanding events in 1619 that had a great influence on the colonies? #1 representative government came to america. #2 the first slaves were brought to america. #3 The London Company sent women to America.
What were the three outstanding events in 1619 that had great influence on the colonies?
What were the three outstanding events in 1619 that had a great influence on the colonies? #1 representative government came to america. #2 the first slaves were brought to america. #3 The London Company sent women to America.
