House of Burgesses and British Acts

What was the main purpose of establishing the House of Burgesses in 1619?

• To declare independence from England.

• To allow settlers to have a say in their own laws.

• To establish a military defense against indigenous peoples.

• To manage trade relations with other colonies.

How many representatives, known as Burgesses, were part of the first meeting of the House of Burgesses?

• 10

• 22

• 50

• 100

Which British acts did the House of Burgesses openly oppose, calling them unfair taxation without representation?

• The Navigation Acts and the Quartering Act.

• The Intolerable Acts and the Quebec Act.

• The Stamp Act and the Tea Act.

• The Sugar Act and the Currency Act.

What happened to the House of Burgesses in 1774 after its members protested British policies?

• It gained full independence from British rule.

• It was moved to a new location in North America.

• The Royal Governor dissolved it, but its members continued meeting in secret.

• It merged with the British Parliament.