1. Virginia House of Burgesses

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

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

4. When:
It was founded in 1619.

5. Where:
Jamestown, Virginia.

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

7. 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