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What made the House of Burgesses a representative assembly?

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  • The House of Burgesses became a representative assembly because it had representatives from all boroughs or cities of Virginia.
  • This general assembly functioned as a parliament and passed several laws for the entire colony of Virginia.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The House of Burgesses also worked as a local government body for the different cities or boroughs of Virginia.
  • The assembly also had elected members; two each from the ten settlements of Virginia thereby allowing every part of Virginia to be represented in the parliament.
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