Question

Why was the creation of the House of Burgesses for the Virginia Colony important?

Question 5 options:

Colonists were given the same rights as Englishmen at home and could elect representatives to make laws and decisions for the colony.


It allowed the colony to protect itself from Spain


They overthrew the Virginia Company to take control and ownership of the colony

Answer 1

Answer: A.

Colonists were given the same rights as Englishmen at home and could elect representatives to make laws and decisions for the colony.

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Answer 2

Colonists were given the same rights as Englishmen at home and could elect representatives to make laws and decisions for the colony.

Step-by-step explanation:

It ushered the age of democracy and representation in the Virginia colony.