In 1619, the House of Burgesses in Jamestown, Virginia, was established as thefirst representative assembly. In 1620, the Pilgrims in Massachusetts signed the Mayflower Compact, agreeing to form a government and submit to the will of the majority.
Colonies had been ruled by British Officials, whom were locally elected. this was until a body of representatives, known as the House of Burgess, was created. This occurred in the colony of Virginia in 1619.
