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House of Burgesses

Description:

The House of Burgesses was the first democratically elected legislative assembly in the British American colonies. It was established in 1619 in the colony of Virginia and played a significant role in the development of representative democracy in America.

Sample Sentences:

• The House of Burgesses convened to discuss and pass laws for the colony.
• The members of the House of Burgesses were chosen by the colonists themselves.
• The House of Burgesses served as a platform for colonial leaders to voice grievances against British rule.
• Many influential leaders, such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, began their political careers in the House of Burgesses.

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• House of Burgesses: First Steps Towards Democracy in Colonial America
• The History of the House of Burgesses: From its Inception to Revolutionary Times
• The Impact of the House of Burgesses on American Democracy