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Colonial Government
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Term | Definition |
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In 1619, Jamestown, Virginia, got moved to Williamsburg | House of Burgesses |
11 districts, elected representatives | House of Burgesses |
The Joint Stock Company allowed citizens to choose their own representatives. | House of Burgesses |
Legislative body that was elected by the citizens | Both |
Only men could vote/serve | Both |
Made rules for colony | Both |
Meet to discuss the colony | Both |
Created out of necessity because they were to far away from Jamestown | Mayflower Compact |
The location of the Mayflower Compact was in Cape Cod. | Mayflower Compact |
They followed the rules of the King. Pilgrims, and non-separatists pilgrims Plymouth, MA 1620 | Mayflower Compact |
People would make decisions. (Self government) | Mayflower Compact |
All citizens pledged to follow and support the decisions. | Mayflower Compact |
Had religious purpose as well as governmental. | Mayflower Compact |