The Virginia House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact had

a similar effect in that both

A gave settlers the power to establish colonies

B

granted absolute authority to the colonial governors

C

reinforced the English Parliament's control over the colonies

D

contributed to the development of representative democracy

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Emilie Donovan

Social Studies

19 February, 04:10

The Virginia House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact had

a similar effect in that both

A gave settlers the power to establish colonies

B

granted absolute authority to the colonial governors

C

reinforced the English Parliament's control over the colonies

D

contributed to the development of representative democracy

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Justice Chung · Answer 1

D

contributed to the development of representative democracy

Explanation:

The represenitives in the House of Burgesses were elected by the colonists, therefore D is the most appropriate anwser. (excuse my spelling)