Question

Why was the House of Burgesses significant in colonial America? A. It was the first example of representative government in the colonies.

B.It was first to establish the separation of governmental powers.

C.Its leader was the only elected governor in the colonies.

d.Its members were elected by freemen in Pennsylvania.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C

Answer 2

Answer: C. Its leader was the only elected governor in the colonies.

The House of Burgesses was formed in 1642-43 by the General Assembly, the legislature of Virginia. The creation of this house made the General Assembly bicameral. In 1776, the colony of Virginia became independent and the House of Burgesses became the House of Delegates. Because of this legacy, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.