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Colonial Government

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The location was Jamestown. House of Burgesses
The purpose was to makes laws. Both
The location was Plymouth, Massachusetts. Mayflower Compact
The form of government was a representative legislature. House of Burgesses
The members were elected by free adult males. Both
The people would make the decisions (self-government) Mayflower Compact
The Joint Stock Company allowed the citizens to elect the representatives. House of Burgesses
Had a legislative body elected by the citizens. Both
Was created out of necessity because they landed too far from Jamestown. Mayflower Compact
Was formed in 1619. House of Burgesses
Met to discuss the colony's business. Both
All citizens pledged to follow and support the decisions made. Mayflower Compact
There were 11 districts that representatives were elected from. House of Burgesses
Only free adult males could participate in government. Both
Met in Jamestown then moved to Williamsburg. House of Burgesses
A governor was being elected. Mayflower Compact
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