How were the House of Burgesses chosen?

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Jamari Russo

14 April, 09:29

How were the House of Burgesses chosen?

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It became the House of Burgesses - the first legislative assembly in the American colonies. The first assembly met on July 30, 1619, in the church at Jamestown. Present were Governor Yeardley, Council, and 22 burgesses representing 11 plantations (or settlements) Burgesses were elected representatives.