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What assembly established a tradition of representative government in the English colonies? a. the Great Council c. the House of Burgesses b. the House of Commons d. the House of Lords

Respuesta :

The house of Burgesses.

Answer:

C. The House of Burgesses is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The House of Burgesses was established on 31st July 2019 by Virginia governer Geroge Yeardly at Jamestown. It was the first legislative body in the US. In 1619 there were 11 settlements in Virginia and each settlement had 2 elected representatives. Some of the famous members of House of Burgess were George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson. The house lasted until the American Revolution.