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Virginia House of Burgesses

Who: Only wealthy, white, property owning males could be a burgess

What: did they do? They created laws for the colony of Virginia.

When: It was founded in 1619.

Where: Jamestown, Virginia.

Why is it important? The House of Burgesses was the first representative government (legislature) in North America.

The Virginia Company established the House of Burgesses in 1619, which- A. was the first government to have a president B. established the doctrine of separation of powers C. had the power to veto acts of Parliament D. was the first representative legislature in English colonies