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Colonial Governments
House of Burgesses, Mayflower Compact, Both
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| formed in 1619 | House of Burgesses |
| legislative body that was elected by the citizens | both |
| written on October 11, 1620 | Mayflower Compact |
| Only the males could serve | both |
| Met in Jamestown then moved to Williamsburg | House of Burgesses |
| 11 districts that people were elected from | House of Burgesses |
| The Joint Stock Company allowed the citizens to elect their own representatives | House of Burgesses |
| made the rules for the colony | both |
| met to discuss the colony business | both |
| created out of necessity because they landed too far from Jamestown | Mayflower Compact |
| all citizens pledged to follow and support the decisions made | Mayflower Compact |
| had a religious purpose as well as governmental | Mayflower Compact |
| self government (the people would make the decisions) | Mayflower Compact |