What was the House of Burgesses?

A.

Virginia's political system which was comprised of a governor, a council of a few privileged planters, and a house of representatives elected by all landowners

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Virginia's political system which was comprised of a governor and a few members nominated by the rich planters

C.

Virginia's political system which was comprised of a governor and a few members nominated by the rich planters

D.

Virginia's legislature that was nominated by the Crown and the "first families" of Virginia

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What was the House of Burgesses?

A.

Virginia's political system which was comprised of a governor, a council of a few privileged planters, and a house of representatives elected by all landowners

B.

Virginia's political system which was comprised of a governor and a few members nominated by the rich planters

C.

Virginia's political system which was comprised of a governor and a few members nominated by the rich planters

D.

Virginia's legislature that was nominated by the Crown and the "first families" of Virginia

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C virginias political system which was comprised of a governor and a few members nominated by the rich planter

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The correct answer is D) Virginia's legislature that was nominated by the Crown and the "first families" of Virginia.

The House of Burgesses was Virginia's legislature that was nominated by the Crown and the "first families" of Virginia.

The House of Burgesses was that it was the lawmaking body in Virginia.

The House of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly in the Americas. They were popularly elected after the colonist claimed that they insisted on having their own representation. The first assembly met on July 30, 1619, in a church in Jamestown. There were 22 people or burgesses that represented 11 settlements in the assembly. To occupy a position in the House of Burgesses, people had to be white and own considerable property.