What was the House of Burgesses?

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Temka [501]3 years ago

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C virginias political system which was comprised of a governor and a few members nominated by the rich planter

soldier1979 [14.2K]3 years ago

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The correct answer is D) Virginia's legislature that was nominated by the Crown and the "first families" of Virginia.

The House of Burgesses was Virginia's legislature that was nominated by the Crown and the "first families" of Virginia.

The House of Burgesses was that it was the lawmaking body in Virginia.

The House of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly in the Americas. They were popularly elected after the colonist claimed that they insisted on having their own representation. The first assembly met on July 30, 1619, in a church in Jamestown. There were 22 people or burgesses that represented 11 settlements in the assembly. To occupy a position in the House of Burgesses, people had to be white and own considerable property.

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