Question

MEDAL & FAN ANYBODY ?
What is the most important reason that the House of Burgess is considered historically significant?
a. It made all the laws for the colony.
b. It made if possible to run the colony without waiting 6 months for decisions to be made in London.
c. It began the American tradition of having elected officials, responsible to the people, making laws.
d. It was the first group in America to allow women to vote.

Answer 1

Created in 1619, it was the first elected legislative assembly of the "New World" (in this case referring to the Americas) and originated in Jamestown. The House of Burgesses enacted leglislation for the colony of Virginia. Legislation passed by the House of Burgesses was subject to veto by the Governor, council and the directors in London.

One of the most prominent laws passed by the House of Burgesses was passed in the 1660's. Prior to this law, Africans were allowed only to be used as indentured servants. The law required that Africans and their off-spring were to be treated as lifelong slaves.

The Virginia House of Burgesses was active until 1769. The representatives were speaking against British Taxation with no representation. When the Governor, Lord Botetourt, heard of the nature of the sessions, he called the House of Burgesses representatives to the council chamber. When the representatives arrived, the Governor told the speaker of the house that he thought "ill" of their resolves and dissolved the House of Burgesses.

Answer 2

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