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Colonial government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |