The House of Burgesses: A Cornerstone of American Democracy

The House of Burgesses: A Cornerstone of American Democracy

Assessment

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Abigail Winburn

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was the House of Burgesses established?

1619

1620

1607

1630

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who played a crucial role in the formation of the House of Burgesses?

Governor George Yeardley

King James I

John Smith

Thomas Jefferson

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial structure of the General Assembly?

Governor, council, and 22 elected burgesses

Governor and 50 elected representatives

Governor, council, and 30 elected burgesses

Governor and a royally-appointed council

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the General Assembly evolve into a bicameral body?

1643

1619

1676

1776

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event did the House of Burgesses support that was a precursor to the American Revolution?

Resolutions against the Stamp Act

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

The Boston Massacre

The drafting of the U.S. Constitution

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

5 mins • 5 pts

Why was the House of Burgesses an important influence on America's government? Explain in 3 sentences.

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