What was the significance of the House of Burgesses being established in 1619?

The Rise of Representative Government in Colonial Virginia

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It was the first royal council in the colonies.
It was the first building constructed in Virginia.
It was the first elected legislature in the 13 colonies.
It was the first military assembly in the colonies.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were allowed to vote for the members of the House of Burgesses?
All residents of Virginia
Only landowning people in Virginia
Only the King's appointees
Only members of the Council of State
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What change occurred in the Virginia General Assembly in 1642?
It became a unicameral institution.
It was dissolved by the King.
It became a bicameral institution.
It merged with the Council of State.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was NOT a part of Virginia's government before the Revolutionary War?
The colonial governor
The House of Burgesses
The Council of State
The House of Delegates
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Virginia become after declaring independence in 1776?
A province
A kingdom
A commonwealth
A state
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the new name for the House of Burgesses after 1776?
House of Commons
House of Delegates
House of Lords
House of Representatives
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'lower house' signify in the context of the House of Delegates?
It has fewer members than the upper house.
It has less power than the upper house.
It is more commonly elected by the people.
It is located in a lower part of the building.
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