Question

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Who was able to vote for an elected official of the Virginia House of Burgesses?

A. anyone living in the colony of Virginia

B. all indentured servants

C. landowning males aged 17 or older

D. only owners of large plantations

Answer 1

D. only owners of large plantations

Step-by-step explanation:

The House of Burgesses was established in 1619. When Sir George Yeardley returned from England with order to change the colony from a military (martial law) to legislative assembly. Hence, it was the first assembly in American colony.

The members of Burgesses were elected specifically, as only white wealthy men with large plantations and properties were able to elect the members.