Question

What do you think was the most important contribution of the House of Burgesses established in

Jamestown in 1619?
A.It provided more independence to Jamestown (Virginia).
B.It helped stop much of the bad treatment of local Indians.
C. It set the rules by which new immigrants could obtain land.
D. It aided in the growth of representative government.

Answer 1

The First Legislative Assembly at Jamestown

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1619, 22 burgesses and Governor George Yeardley took part in the first legislative assembly of the American colonies. Their creation of the House of Burgesses later inspired the American Revolution and the subsequent creation of the United States.