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The House of Burgesses, established in 1619 in Virginia, is significant as it was the first representative legislative assembly in the American colonies. It allowed colonists to participate in self-governance and set a precedent for future democratic institutions in America. By giving settlers a voice in local affairs, it laid the groundwork for the principles of representative democracy that would later be foundational to the United States. Its formation marked a shift from autocratic rule to a system where elected representatives could make decisions on behalf of the people.
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The House of Burgesses is an example of which concept?
representative government It was the first form of democratic government in the new world, and happened in Virginia during 1619.
Why is the Mayflower Compact considered an important step in the development of America democracy?
Because it provided an example of colonial self-government
What would be a real life example of a limited government?
what is a real life example of limited government
What is the importance of the Mayflower Compact?
It is important because it was the earliest example of pure democracy. it started the base of the united states government without it, we probably couldn't vote or practice our own religion it is VERY important.
The government of which of the following as covered in this unit is the best example of a unitary system?
An example of unitary is system of government is the United Kingdom.
The Virginia house of burgesses was important to the develop of democracy in the thirteen colonies because it?
provided an example of a representative form of government
The first example of representative government in America?
House of Burgesses
What is an example of representative government in the south?
The Virginia House of Burgesses
What was the first example of representative government?
The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first example of representative government.
What was the first example of colonial government in the colonies?
Virginia Colony's House of Burgesses
What was the first example of representative government in the 13 colonies?
The General Assembly
What is the first example of representative government in the English colonies?
House of Burgersses in Jamestown
What kind of government did Jamestown have?
The council. Example: A dictatorship or someone who ran everything.
The House of Burgesses is an example of which concept?
representative government It was the first form of democratic government in the new world, and happened in Virginia during 1619.
What gov did the house of burgresses have?
how did Virginia's house of burgesses set an example for other colonies
Who set an example for representative government?
The ancient Greeks are often credited with setting an example for representative government. They created the concept of democracy, where citizens had the right to participate in the decision-making process through voting and electing representatives. Their system of government, albeit limited to a specific group of citizens, served as a foundation for the development of representative governments in the future.
What was the political significance ofthe Virginia house of burgesses?
It was like a government to the colonists. The colonists where so far away from the king that they made their own self government rather than follow the rules of the king across a whole ocean.
