Question

What was most significant about the House of Burgesses during colonial times?

Answer 1

It gave the colonists a chance to govern themselves.

The House of Burgesses was the initial elected legislative body in North America during the British-era.

All these representatives were there from 1619 to 1776.

The burgesses won elections from each county of Virginia.

Every county sent two burgesses to the House.

It is also significant because the thoughts and leaders from the House helped in starting the Revolutionary War of America.

The House of Burgesses developed very slowly with time.