The creation of the Virginia House of Burgesses

and the signing of the Mayflower Compact

showed that American colonists

(1) supported the abolition of slavery

(2) practiced elements of self-government

(3) promoted public education

(4) demanded immediate independence

The creation of the Virginia House of Burgesses and the signing of the Mayflower Compact showed that American colonists 2. practiced elements of self-government. Both entities were early colonial attempts at setting rules and procedures for conduct in the British Colonies at a level of self-government that was not possible for these people in England.