What was most significant about the House of Burgesses during colonial times?

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16 December, 03:10

What was most significant about the House of Burgesses during colonial times?

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Juliette Alvarado · Answer 1

The most significant element of the Virginia House of Burgesses during colonial times was that it was the first (limited) democratic body in North America--meaning that it was a huge inspiration to the Founding Fathers when it came time to separate from Britain.