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The House of Burgesses

The House of Burgesses. Representative Government at Jamestown and Plymouth. WHAT? And WHY?. House of Burgesses- Representatives or burgesses met in an assembly to create laws for Colonial Virginia. (legislative body)

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The House of Burgesses

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  1. The House of Burgesses

  2. Representative Governmentat Jamestown and Plymouth

  3. WHAT? And WHY? • House of Burgesses- Representatives or burgesses met in an assembly to create laws for Colonial Virginia. (legislative body) • Mayflower Compact- An agreement signed on the Mayflower ship for establishing a government plan at Plymouth colony. (document)

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