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Why was the House of Burgesses created in Virginia

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The Magna Carta

Virginia settlers expected that same right. Modeled after the English Parliament, the General Assembly was established in 1619. In 1643 it became the House of Burgesses. Members would meet at least once a year with their royal governor to decide local laws and determine local taxation.

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