Question

Determine whether each description applies to the House of Burgesses, the Mayflower Compact, or both.

1. Helped establish the government of Virginia
2. Helped establish the government of Massachusetts
3. Elected by male settlers age 17 and older
4. Signed by 41 adult male settlers
5. Became a foundation for self-government in America

A) House of Burgesses
B) Mayflower Compact
C) Both House of Burgesses and Mayflower Compact
D) Neither House of Burgesses nor Mayflower Compact

Answer 1

The House of Burgesses established the government of Virginia, while the Mayflower Compact was for Massachusetts. Both provided a foundation for America's self-government, involved male settlers in the election process, and the Mayflower Compact specifically was signed by 41 adult male settlers.

Step-by-step explanation:

The descriptions provided apply to the House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact, two early forms of self-government in the English colonies of America. Here's how each description aligns with these historical governing documents:

House of Burgesses: Helped establish the government of Virginia.

Mayflower Compact: Helped establish the government of Massachusetts.

Both House of Burgesses and Mayflower Compact: Elected body where criteria for age were set for male settlers for voting or participating.

Mayflower Compact: Was signed by 41 adult male settlers.

Both: Became a foundation for self-government in America.

1. A - House of Burgesses

2. B - Mayflower Compact

3. C - Both House of Burgesses and Mayflower Compact (though the specific age mentioned applies directly to the House of Burgesses, both institutions involved male settlers' participation)

4. B - Mayflower Compact

5. C - Both House of Burgesses and Mayflower Compact