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Colonial Government

Mayflower Compact and House of Burgesses

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Where and in what year did the House of Burgesses begin? Jamestown, VA in 1619
Where and in what year was the Mayflower Compact written? Plymouth, MA 1620
Who allowed the House of Burgesses to form? The London Company- a joint-stock company
Why was the Mayflower Compact written? The Mayflower landed too far north of Jamestown
What kind of government was the House of Burgesses considered? Representative Government
What kind of government was developed by the Mayflower Compact? Direct democracy
What were the requirements to be elected to the House of Burgesses? White males older than 17 who owned land
How many representatives were elected to the House of Burgesses? 22
Who could hold an office under the rules of the Mayflower Compact and the House of Burgesses? White adult males
Which citizens pledged to follow the rules written by the men? Plymouth
Which document also had a religious purpose? Mayflower Compact
After the House of Burgesses grew, where did it move? Williamsburg
This Legislative body was elected by the citizens. Mayflower Compact and House of Burgesses
This Legislative body met to discuss the business of the colonies. Mayflower Compact and the House of Burgesses
Created by: Mary Jane Lorson
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