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Colonial Government
House of Burgesses/Mayflower Compact
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why was the House of Burgesses formed? | To draw more people in with the new form of government called a representative democracy. |
| Why was the Mayflower Compact formed? | It was formed out of necessity because the Pilgrims had landed North of Jamestown and were too far away to use their government. |
| Who made all of the decisions with the Mayflower Compact and in the House of Burgesses? | Only men were involved in the early governments. |
| When was the House formed? | 1619 |
| What was the purpose of the Compact? | The purpose was to set up an effective government system as well as having a religious purpose. |
| What was the purpose of the House? | The purpose of the House of Burgesses was to make rules, laws, and acts. |
| What form of government did the Mayflower Compact set up? | The Compact set up a self government. |
| Where were the members of the House elected from? | 11 Districts |
| What did all citizens pledge to do in the Mayflower Compact? | They pledged to follow and support the decisions made. |