Question

What was the House of Burgesses?

O 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
O Virginia's political system which was comprised of a
governor and a few members nominated by the rich
planters
O Virginia's political system which was comprised of a
governor and a few members nominated by the rich
planters
O Virginia's legislature that was nominated by the Crown and
the "first families" of Virginia

Answer 1

The House of Burgesses was Virginia's legislature that was nominated by the Crown and the "first families" of Virginia. It was a political system in the colony of Virginia that was established in 1619 and was composed of a governor, a council of a few privileged planters, and a house of representatives elected by all landowners. The House of Burgesses was the first representative assembly in the English colonies in North America and was an important precursor to the United States Congress. It played a significant role in the development of the English legal system in the colonies and helped to establish the principle of self-government in the region.