2. Virginia House of Burgesses 1619

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

4. What:
The House of Burgesses met once a year to create laws for the entire colony of Virginia.

5. When:
It was founded in 1619.

6. Where:
It originated near Jamestown, Virginia.

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

8. House of Burgesses 1619- Step 1 in self-government in America

9. 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.