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Colonial government
Question | Answer |
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What was formed in 1619? | House of Burgesses |
They formed the colony to glorify the king, country, and God to spread Christianity. | Mayflower Compact |
Met to discuss the colonies business. | Both |
The males were the ones that were voted and and they voted and took care of the problems. | Both |
Was in Jamestown, Virginia. | House of Burgesses |
Was in Plymouth, MA. | Mayflower Compact |
Legislative body that was elected by the citizens. | Both |
Moved to Williamsburg when they got too big. | House of Burgesses |
Representatives from 11 Jamestown boroughs. | House of Burgesses |
Created out of necessity because they far from Jamestown. | Mayflower Compact |
Self-government where the people made the decisions. | Mayflower Compact |
All citizens pledged to support the decisions. | Mayflower Compact |
Was signed by separatists, immigrants, adventurers, and speculators. | Mayflower Compact |
Formed to help colonies in the new world. | Both |
Met to make laws for the colonies. | Both |