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Three facts about the Virginia House of Burgesses, please.

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1. It was the first legislative house.
2. It lasted from 1619 to 1776.
3. It assembled for 6 days a time.
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The following are some facts about the Virginia House of Burgesses:
1. The House of Burgesses can make their own laws and vetoed by the Virginia Company's governor or directors.
2. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson are one of the known burgesses.
3. The House of Burgesses became a symbol of government representative.
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