Question

What was significant about the House of Burgesses?(1 point)
Responses

It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.
It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.

It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.
It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.

It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.

It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.
It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.

The correct response is:

It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.

The significant aspect of the House of Burgesses was that it was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.